Sunday, November 25, 2012

APN Publication:Awareness Raising and Capacity Building on Alternative Water Management for Communal Irrigator's Association in the Philippines


Awareness Raising and Capacity Building on Alternative Water Management for Communal Irrigator's Association in the Philippines

Title

Awareness Raising and Capacity Building on Alternative Water Management for Communal Irrigator's Association in the Philippines

Project Reference No.s

CBA2011-18NSY-Peñalba

Programme

CAPaBLE

Project Leader

Dr. Linda Peñalba
Institute of Agrarian and Rurban Development Studies, College of Public Affairs, University of the Philippines Los Baños
PHILIPPINES

Email

lmpenalba@yahoo.com

Project Summary

The Philippines usually incurs severe crop losses caused by drought and typhoon-induced flooding. Much of these losses could have been reduced or avoided through effective water management and social mobilization for efficient irrigation systems operation and maintenance (O&M). Building the capacity of irrigators’ associations, that are tasked to manage irrigation systems, is therefore crucial. This project aims to improve farmers’ awareness and skills in irrigation water management, application of climate forecast in their decision making. It engaged water management technologists, agronomists, and extension experts in bridging the gap between the science-based water management techniques and traditional farmers’ practices.

Countries Involved

Philippines

Scientific Thematic Area

Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Land Use

Sub-Thematic Area

Water management strategies, alternative water management

Project Duration

1 year

Maximum Funding Expected (US$)

30000

Project Website

http://hywr.kuciv.kyoto-u.ac.jp/admip/index.html

Year of Completion

2012

Project Output

Project outputs are included in final report below

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