Institutional changes to reduce land preparation delay in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka

Although many irrigation systems in the dry zone of Sri Lanka have water shortage problems, water consumption is very high during land preparation. This paper analyzes the impact of institutional interventions on efficient water management, especially during the land preparation period. It provides...

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Autores principales: Loeve, Ronald, Somaratne, Pallewatte G., Ariyaratne, Badugodahewa Ranjith, Anputhas, Markandu, Jinapala, Kiribandage
Formato: Artículo preliminar
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Water Management Institute 2004
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39316
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Sumario:Although many irrigation systems in the dry zone of Sri Lanka have water shortage problems, water consumption is very high during land preparation. This paper analyzes the impact of institutional interventions on efficient water management, especially during the land preparation period. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors behind prolonged periods of land preparation so that system managers and farmers communities can develop appropriate interventions to reduce water consumption