Institutions under stress and people in distress: institution-building and drought in a new settlement scheme in Sri Lanka

This paper analyzes irrigation operational problems, and their institutional causes, on a new irrigation system in southern Sri Lanka, based on research during disastrous drought. The authors offer a number of suggestions for improving the management of this system.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Merrey, Douglas J., Somaratne, Pallewatte G.
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Irrigation Management Institute 1989
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/36360
Descripción
Sumario:This paper analyzes irrigation operational problems, and their institutional causes, on a new irrigation system in southern Sri Lanka, based on research during disastrous drought. The authors offer a number of suggestions for improving the management of this system.