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Integrated assessment of meso-level watershed development: progress of an integrated evaluation project in Andhra Pradesh

The issue of scale has become paramount for the effective evaluation of WSD programs. Shile terms vary from state to state, the following definitions have been adopted for this study and are deemed appropriate for Andhra Pradesh. Micro scale - less than 1500 hectares; Meso scale 1500 - 10000 hectare...

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Main Authors: Syme, G.J., Croke, B.F.W., Ratna Reddy, V., Ranjan, R., Samad, Madar, Pavelic, Paul, Herron, N., Rao, K.V., Ahmed, S.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: 2010
Subjects:
watersheds
development projects
models
social aspects
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/38698
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author Syme, G.J.
Croke, B.F.W.
Ratna Reddy, V.
Ranjan, R.
Samad, Madar
Pavelic, Paul
Herron, N.
Rao, K.V.
Ahmed, S.
author_browse Ahmed, S.
Croke, B.F.W.
Herron, N.
Pavelic, Paul
Ranjan, R.
Rao, K.V.
Ratna Reddy, V.
Samad, Madar
Syme, G.J.
author_facet Syme, G.J.
Croke, B.F.W.
Ratna Reddy, V.
Ranjan, R.
Samad, Madar
Pavelic, Paul
Herron, N.
Rao, K.V.
Ahmed, S.
author_sort Syme, G.J.
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description The issue of scale has become paramount for the effective evaluation of WSD programs. Shile terms vary from state to state, the following definitions have been adopted for this study and are deemed appropriate for Andhra Pradesh. Micro scale - less than 1500 hectares; Meso scale 1500 - 10000 hectares; Macro level over 10000 hectares (including basin level investigations). There is a need for a meso-scale benefit and cost evaluation of the WSD programs so that unintended impacts are avoided and that the implementation of programs is improved. Operating at a meso-scale will also provide more effective opportunities to link and address micro and macro scale biophysical and institutional issues. This project will integrate environmental, economic, social, equity and dimensions at meso levels to help ensure that WSD contributes positively to the Indian government's sustainable livelihoods goal and provide the foundations for a resilient and sustainable WSD. Success will not only be determined by spatial scale (e.g. micro versus meso) but will also be determined by the disciplinary scale of analysis (e.g. focusing on short term economic efficiency alone runs considerable risk of ignoring longer term trends in natural and social capital). This paper describes early progress on developing such an evaluation model.
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spelling CGSpace386982023-07-03T04:58:10Z Integrated assessment of meso-level watershed development: progress of an integrated evaluation project in Andhra Pradesh Syme, G.J. Croke, B.F.W. Ratna Reddy, V. Ranjan, R. Samad, Madar Pavelic, Paul Herron, N. Rao, K.V. Ahmed, S. watersheds development projects models social aspects The issue of scale has become paramount for the effective evaluation of WSD programs. Shile terms vary from state to state, the following definitions have been adopted for this study and are deemed appropriate for Andhra Pradesh. Micro scale - less than 1500 hectares; Meso scale 1500 - 10000 hectares; Macro level over 10000 hectares (including basin level investigations). There is a need for a meso-scale benefit and cost evaluation of the WSD programs so that unintended impacts are avoided and that the implementation of programs is improved. Operating at a meso-scale will also provide more effective opportunities to link and address micro and macro scale biophysical and institutional issues. This project will integrate environmental, economic, social, equity and dimensions at meso levels to help ensure that WSD contributes positively to the Indian government's sustainable livelihoods goal and provide the foundations for a resilient and sustainable WSD. Success will not only be determined by spatial scale (e.g. micro versus meso) but will also be determined by the disciplinary scale of analysis (e.g. focusing on short term economic efficiency alone runs considerable risk of ignoring longer term trends in natural and social capital). This paper describes early progress on developing such an evaluation model. 2010 2014-06-13T11:42:42Z 2014-06-13T11:42:42Z Conference Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/38698 en Limited Access Syme, G. J.; Croke, B. F. W.; Ratna Reddy, V.; Ranjan, R.; Samad, Madar; Pavelic, Paul; Herron, N.; Rao, K. V.; Ahmed, S. 2010. Integrated assessment of meso-level watershed development: progress of an integrated evaluation project in Andhra Pradesh. In Sarala, C. (Ed.). Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Hydrology and Watershed Management (ICHWAM-2010), with a focal theme on climate change - water, food and environmental security, 3-6 February 2010. Vol.2. Hyderabad, India: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Institute of Science and Technology, Centre for Water Resources. pp.1445-1453.
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development projects
models
social aspects
Syme, G.J.
Croke, B.F.W.
Ratna Reddy, V.
Ranjan, R.
Samad, Madar
Pavelic, Paul
Herron, N.
Rao, K.V.
Ahmed, S.
Integrated assessment of meso-level watershed development: progress of an integrated evaluation project in Andhra Pradesh
title Integrated assessment of meso-level watershed development: progress of an integrated evaluation project in Andhra Pradesh
title_full Integrated assessment of meso-level watershed development: progress of an integrated evaluation project in Andhra Pradesh
title_fullStr Integrated assessment of meso-level watershed development: progress of an integrated evaluation project in Andhra Pradesh
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title_short Integrated assessment of meso-level watershed development: progress of an integrated evaluation project in Andhra Pradesh
title_sort integrated assessment of meso level watershed development progress of an integrated evaluation project in andhra pradesh
topic watersheds
development projects
models
social aspects
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