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3 Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) 2015 Asian Development Bank 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines Tel ; Fa openaccess.adb.org Some rights reserved. Published in Printed in the Philippines. ISBN (Print), (PDF) Publication Stock No. TIM Cataloging-In-Publication Data Asian Development Bank. Guidance note: Irrigation subsector risk assessment. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asian Development Bank, Irrigation. 2. Risk assessment. I. Asian Development Bank. The views epressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by ADB in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term country in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. This work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/. By using the content of this publication, you agree to be bound by the terms of said license as well as the Terms of Use of the ADB Open Access Repository at openaccess.adb.org/termsofuse This CC license does not apply to non-adb copyright materials in this publication. If the material is attributed to another source, please contact the copyright owner or publisher of that source for permission to reproduce it. ADB cannot be held liable for any claims that arise as a result of your use of the material. Attribution In acknowledging ADB as the source, please be sure to include all of the following information: Author. Year of publication. Title of the material. Asian Development Bank [and/or Publisher]. https://openaccess.adb.org. Available under a CC BY 3.0 IGO license. Translations Any translations you create should carry the following disclaimer: Originally published by the Asian Development Bank in English under the title [title] [Year of publication] Asian Development Bank. All rights reserved. The quality of this translation and its coherence with the original tet is the sole responsibility of the [translator]. The English original of this work is the only official version. Adaptations Any translations you create should carry the following disclaimer: This is an adaptation of an original Work Asian Development Bank [Year]. The views epressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of ADB or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not endorse this work or guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. Please contact or if you have questions or comments with respect to content, or if you wish to obtain copyright permission for your intended use that does not fall within these terms, or for permission to use the ADB logo. Note: In this publication, $ refers to US dollars. Printed on recycled paper
4 Contents Tables Foreword Abbreviations iv v vi The Guidance Note: Asian Development Bank Contet 1 Irrigation: Significance and Challenges 3 Key Features of the Irrigation Subsector 5 Institutional Features of the Subsector 6 Organizational Features of the Subsector 7 Stakeholders 10 Governance Risks 13 Glossary 23 iii
5 Tables 1 Eamples of the Roles of Key Stakeholders in the Irrigation Subsector 11 2 Irrigation Subsector Eamples of Governance and Capacity Development Risks 15 iv
6 Foreword The Guidance Note: Irrigation Subsector Risk Assessment is part of a series of guidance notes for selected sectors and subsectors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). A joint knowledge product of ADB s Governance and Water Communities of Practice, it offers a framework for mapping governance risks to inform the preparation of future country partnership strategies. Such a framework covers institutional aspects (policy, legal framework, and regulation); organizational aspects (planning, financial management, procurement, and human resources); and subsector operations. This guidance note also supplements ADB s Guidelines for Implementing the Second Governance and Anticorruption Action Plan. The purpose of the Second Governance and Anticorruption Action Plan is to improve ADB s performance in implementing the governance and anticorruption policies in the sectors and subsectors in which ADB is active, and to design and deliver betterquality programs and projects. A team from the Public Management, Governance, and Participation Division of the Regional and Sustainable Development Department initiated this guidance note. The team comprised Jessica Ludwig-Maaroof (public management specialist) and Brenda Katon (governance specialist, consultant). Josephine J. Aquino provided administrative support to the team. ADB staff members from the Water Community of Practice who were asked to review this guidance note included Arnaud Cauchois, Randall Jones, Thomas Panella, and Yasmin Siddiqi. Their contributions are truly appreciated. Sandra Nicoll Former Concurrent Practice Leader (Public Management and Governance) Amy S. P. Leung Chair, Water Community of Practice v
7 Abbreviations ADB Asian Development Bank DMC developing member country GACAP II Second Governance and Anticorruption Action Plan vi
8 The Guidance Note: Asian Development Bank Contet This guidance note recognizes the strategic importance that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) accords to irrigation. This is reflected in its Water Policy (2001); in the longterm strategic framework for , otherwise known as Strategy 2020; and in the Water Operational Plan The Water Policy is premised on the need to formulate and implement integrated, cross-sectoral approaches to water management and development. 1 Pertinent policy pronouncements that are specific to irrigation underscore support for accountable service providers and for user participation, aligning the provision of services with user needs and ability to pay to improve cost recovery and sustainability, and tailoring institutional arrangements for water services management to local practices. Given the life-sustaining characteristics of water, participation is a key ingredient in water management and conservation and in harmonizing conflicting interests of water users. Strategy 2020 identifies infrastructure as a core area of operations, where water resources management and the delivery of efficient and sustainable irrigation services are among the key elements. Infrastructure operations cover not only building physical assets but also improving the delivery of infrastructure services, mainly through capacity development and the promotion of institutional and policy reforms that enhance operational efficiencies and sustainability of infrastructure projects. 2 In support of Strategy 2020, ADB s Water Operational Plan seeks to improve efficient use of water and productivity in irrigated agriculture, among others. Growing more food with less water is a priority, making more crop per drop pivotal to the management of irrigation services. Part of the overall approach to agricultural water management is improving institutions and arrangements for irrigation service delivery. Given the emerging global premium on crops and the water food energy neus, the Water Operational Plan regards inclusive and integrated decision making as crucial for achieving sustainable and equitable water security. 3 1 Overall, ADB s Water Policy aims to (i) promote a national focus on water sector reform, (ii) foster the integrated management of water resources, (iii) improve and epand the delivery of water services, (iv) foster the conservation of water and increase system efficiencies, (v) promote regional cooperation and increase the mutually beneficial use of shared water resources within and between countries, (vi) facilitate the echange of water sector information and eperience, and (vii) improve governance. ADB Water for All: The Water Policy of the Asian Development Bank. Manila. Available at 2 ADB The Long-Term Strategic Framework of the Asian Development Bank: Manila. Available at 3 ADB Water Operational Plan Manila. 1
9 2 Guidance Note: Irrigation Subsector Risk Assessment Objectives of the guidance note. This guidance note is meant for ADB staff involved in commissioning, undertaking, and/or reviewing governance risk assessments, as required under ADB s Second Governance and Anticorruption Action Plan (GACAP II), for ADB s priority sectors and subsectors. 4 Its target audience comprises both governance and irrigation subsector specialists. As such, it is structured in a way that allows governance specialists to comprehend the features of the irrigation subsector. It also aids irrigation subsector specialists to recognize areas that are vulnerable to governance risks. 5 This guidance note aims to eplain key governance features of the irrigation subsector and identify entry points for mapping governance risks. It also helps inform the preparation of future country partnership strategies. 6 Risk refers to the possibility of reduced development effectiveness that the development objectives of developing member countries (DMCs) and ADB will not be met, or will be adversely affected by poor governance, weakly performing institutions, or vulnerability to corruption. GACAP II considers as priority areas those risks arising from public financial management, procurement, and corruption that affect development effectiveness. It recognizes, nonetheless, that the comprehensive subsector risks can be more comple and can go beyond these three priority areas. In this light, subsector diagnostics undertaken as part of economic and sector work must complement governance risk assessments to arrive at a more comprehensive risk analysis. This guidance note can be used as part of reference materials for the irrigation subsector. Structure of the guidance note. Section II highlights the significance of irrigation and its challenges. Section III presents a descriptive overview of the key features of the irrigation subsector, mainly for governance specialists involved in risk assessments who may not be familiar with this subsector. Section IV outlines subsector risks that include GACAP II priorities of public financial management, procurement, and combating corruption. These priorities can be assessed within frameworks of (i) institutional features (policy, legal framework, and regulation); (ii) organizational aspects (planning, financial management, procurement, and human resources); and (iii) subsector operations, inclusive of surface irrigation and groundwater irrigation. 4 This guidance note supplements ADB Guidelines for Implementing ADB s Second Governance and Anticorruption Action Plan (GACAP II). Manila, which provide a risk management framework and map out the process for assessing, managing, and monitoring risks. It does not replace the guidelines. It is meant to help staff in tailoring the generic sector risk assessment terms of reference found in the GACAP II guidelines, and in considering risk vulnerabilities specific to the irrigation subsector. Available at 5 This guidance note is a joint undertaking of ADB s Governance and Water Communities of Practice. 6 One of the knowledge products that must be available at the time of country partnership strategy preparation is the risk assessment and risk management plan covering the governance priorities of public financial management, procurement, and combating corruption. Other knowledge products include (i) priority sector diagnostics and analysis, (ii) economic analysis, (iii) poverty analysis, (iv) gender analysis, (v) environment assessment, and (vi) private sector assessment. ADB Operations Manual: Operational Procedures for the Country Partnership Strategy. Manila.
10 Irrigation: Significance and Challenges Irrigation, as part of rural water supply, focuses on investments to improve livelihoods in rural communities. Agriculture uses about 70% of water consumed globally and 80% in Asia, mainly for irrigation. Irrigated farms account for 17% of the cultivated area in the developing world but produce 40% of the value of agricultural output. 7 Irrigation s role is strategic. It supplements rainfall where soil moisture is insufficient to reliably meet the needs of the crops and mitigates the water security risks from fluctuating rainfall. By providing a relatively predictable water supply, irrigation ensures crop production, provides a more even cash flow, and allows a stronger presence in markets. 8 The future of agriculture, however, faces immense challenges. To feed a growing population and reduce hunger, more efficient use of water will be needed for agriculture. With rising incomes and urbanization, food habits are epected to move toward more nutritious and varied diets. 9 Growing a wide selection of crops to meet this demand implies that farmers need greater fleibility and reliability from their irrigation systems. 10 Erratic rainfall and seasonal differences in water availability can cause food shortages while floods and droughts can lead to food emergencies. Climate change can worsen the situation. For irrigation, a major task is to adapt yesterday s irrigation systems to tomorrow s needs so it can respond to changing requirements (footnote 9). The recognition that water, food, and energy are interdependent has increasingly grown, along with the need to deal with climate change. Technological and managerial upgrading and a better integration of irrigation with agricultural production systems are needed to increase irrigation productivity. Traditionally, the irrigation subsector has been driven by investments in technological innovations and infrastructure development to increase water supply. Water management, however, is not only a technical issue. It is also a political and social issue. Given the compleity of water management and the multifunctional character of water for humans and the environment, a key challenge is to develop 7 World Bank World Development Report 2008: Agriculture for Development. Washington, DC. Available at 8 GTZ Pro-Poor Financial Services for Rural Water. Eschborn. Available at 9 David Molden, ed Water for Food, Water for Life: A Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture. London: Earthscan. 10 Aditi Mukherji, Thierry Facon, Jacob J. Burke, Charlotte de Fraiture, Jean-Marc Faures, Blanka Fuleki, Mark Giordano, David J. Molden, and Tushaar Shah Revitalizing Asia s Irrigation: To Sustainably Meet Tomorrow s Food Needs. Colombo: International Water Management Institute; Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 3
11 4 Guidance Note: Irrigation Subsector Risk Assessment or strengthen eisting institutions that are inclusive, responsive, and adaptive to changing social and hydrological conditions. 11 In this light, building the capacity to manage shifting demands of rural water resources in new ways is important, along with understanding the fundamental relationships between people, governing institutions, and the environment Hakan Tropp Water Governance: Trends and Needs for New Capacity Development. Water Policy 9. Supplement 2: Stockholm International Water Institute Overarching Conclusions: The Water Quality Challenge Prevention, Wise Use, and Abatement. World Water Week in Stockholm, 5 11 September.
12 Key Features of the Irrigation Subsector Irrigation systems in DMCs involve largely surface irrigation with an increasing utilization of groundwater. Surface irrigation refers to a broad class of irrigation methods in which water is distributed over the field by overland flow. Water is etracted from surface water bodies such as lakes, rivers, ponds, or reservoirs. Field slope and uniformity are important topographical factors in surface irrigation. The key components of surface irrigation systems include the following: 13 (i) Headworks consist of tapping the water resource (river, lake, stream, or diversion weir), sometimes storing it (dam or reservoir), and releasing it to meet the needs of users. (ii) Primary system consists of conveying water from headworks to distribution system (main canal or pipeline), and the accompanying structures and management rules. (iii) Secondary and tertiary channels consist of delivering water to farmers through channels (sometimes called laterals) based on water rights, water quotas, or other arrangements. This is typically done through gated structures that divert a regulated discharge from one canal level to the net lower level. (iv) On-farm water management refers to smaller field channels and associated structures that distribute the water to farmers fields as well as the smaller drainage systems that take water from the field to prevent salinization and waterlogging. (v) System operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation include (a) water allocation management (assessing water demand and availability, managing water scarcity, and delivering the agreed water services in terms of quantity, timeliness, and quality); (b) water services (canal operation, water monitoring, operation of farm gates and hydraulic devices, billing and collecting service fees, and contract management); (c) system maintenance (preventive, reactive, and daily upkeep); and (d) rehabilitation (replacement/repair of structures, pumps and motors, control valves, gated outlets, and other facilities to restore system performance). Groundwater irrigation systems, on the other hand, etract water from an aquifer located beneath the earth s surface. They provide farmers fleibility in applying the desired water quantity when needed. Their growth has been due to the increased availability of irrigation pump sets at affordable prices and to energy subsidies in certain DMCs. It has also been driven 13 World Bank Emerging Public Private Partnerships in Irrigation Development and Management. Water Sector Board Discussion Paper Series. No. 10. Washington, DC. Available at emerging-public-private-partnerships-irrigation-development-and-management 5
13 6 Guidance Note: Irrigation Subsector Risk Assessment by inadequate irrigation supplies from poorly maintained and deteriorating surface irrigation systems. Declining groundwater tables due to the unregulated use of groundwater, however, have raised sustainability concerns. 14 The lack of groundwater recharging and the non-conjunctive management of surface and groundwater resources can lead to aquifer depletion. Groundwater irrigation systems have several components: (i) wells; (ii) pumps to etract groundwater; (iii) prime movers, which refer to electric motors or diesel engines that drive the pumps; and (iv) a conveyance system, which includes lined channels, unlined earthen channels, and/or pipe systems that help convey the water from the well to the field. 15 Maintenance and repair of groundwater facilities are also important. Institutional Features of the Subsector Developing member country irrigation policy. The irrigation policies of ADB s DMCs are typically embedded in a blend of irrigation-specific policies and water policies. Eamples of policies about irrigation include water use rights for surface water and groundwater, efficiency in the use of irrigation water, development of institutions for integrated planning processes, private sector participation in irrigation management, and intersectoral coordination for sustainable environmental management. Policies may also support decentralization of responsibility for irrigation to local governments, water management associations, and other user groups. Legal framework and implementing rules. The legal framework for the irrigation subsector is often integrated into irrigation acts, water resources acts, water codes, and other related legislation. It deals with several aspects: (i) the subsector structure, organizational responsibilities, and related arrangements; (ii) water rights and allocation; (iii) water supply contracts; and (iv) water management to reduce the inefficient use of water, ecessive water abstraction, and groundwater pumping. The legal framework tackles the administration of water resources through designated entities and establishes basic principles relating to the use, development, and protection of water resources. Details on how to enforce the legal framework are embodied in implementing rules. Regulation. Water as a finite resource is subject to a regulatory framework. Regulation and control of irrigation systems include (i) water resource allocation; (ii) water resource utilization and monitoring (tracking the actual delivery of water against water rights and checking the withdrawal apparatus, such as hydraulic works, wells, and tube wells, and compliance with withdrawal permits where they eist); (iii) supervision of irrigation management; (iv) establishment of water tariff systems; and (v) promotion of sound water conservation and management practices. How to equitably and properly share water among users is a major challenge (footnote 13). Secure water rights and governance structures that ensure protection of these rights are vital for equitable and sustainable water use. 14 Shirish Sinha, Bharat Sharma, and Christopher Scott Understanding the Water Energy Neus: Moving Beyond the Energy Debate. In Groundwater Research and Management: Integrating Science into Management Decisions. Bharat Sharma, Karen Villholth, and Kapil Sharma, eds. Groundwater Governance in Asia Series. Colombo: International Water Management Institute. Available at 15 Department for International Development of the United Kingdom. n.d. Sustainable Groundwater Irrigation Technology within the Public and Private Sectors. London.
14 Key Features of the Irrigation Subsector 7 Multi-stakeholder coordination. Broad-based networks are essential within and outside the irrigation subsector, given the multiple uses of water and its implications on well-being, livelihoods, food security, and environmental sustainability. Various water issues are interdependent, calling for collaborative action among stakeholders. Organizational Features of the Subsector Structure. Irrigation systems can fall into the following typology: 16 (i) Large-scale public irrigation systems in dry areas include most of the large schemes of Northern People s Republic of China, the dry part of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, Central Asia, and the Nepalese Terai. These are mostly run by public agencies and have been the focus of irrigation management transfer programs (i.e., shifting tertiarylevel irrigation management functions from a public agency to a local or private sector entity like water user associations). Water delivery services are typically infleible, and differences between the head and tail ends of the schemes are evident. (ii) Large-scale public paddy irrigation systems in humid areas typical of this type of systems are the large terrace systems of Southeast Asia or the tank and delta systems of East and South India and Sri Lanka. High rainfall environment and paddy cultivation are part of their unique features. (iii) Small- to medium-scale community-managed systems found in parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, the Lao People s Democratic Republic, and Northern Thailand. While this category covers a wide range of situations, it is marked by the small size of the systems, private or community investment, and management. Public sector involvement centers on rehabilitation, consolidation, or improvement. (iv) Farm-scale individually managed irrigation systems these systems are typically privately owned and are found in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. They rely on groundwater for irrigation and often face environmental and health-related problems (e.g., salinization, arsenic poisoning, and others). (v) Commercial privately managed irrigation systems these systems do not represent a large share of irrigated areas. They are governed by cultivators, employ paid staff, often use advanced technologies, and are responsive to international and local market opportunities (e.g., sugar cane and other crops). Irrigation systems may also be classified in terms of the source of water surface water and groundwater. In typical surface irrigation systems, the government constructs, owns, and manages the systems. In some cases, it delegates basic irrigation management functions to water managers. A surface irrigation system requires up-front organization and collective action. The substantial costs of building a diversion structure, a distribution system, and field outlets and channels are often beyond the capacity of a single person or family. Enforcing agreements concerning water allocation and system upkeep are crucial. 16 Mark Svendsen and Hugh Turral Reinventing Irrigation. In Water for Food, Water for Life: A Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture. David Molden, ed. London: Earthscan.
15 8 Guidance Note: Irrigation Subsector Risk Assessment Groundwater irrigation, on the other hand, is predominantly a private sector activity. While the construction of wells and purchase of pumps is often subsidized, farmers operate and maintain the groundwater irrigation system themselves. For some farmers, groundwater may be the only source of irrigation water due to the topographic characteristics of the area. In other cases, farmers may be within the command area of an eisting surface irrigation system but do not receive adequate water. The phenomenon of farmers investing in tube wells and pumps to obtain water from shallow and deep aquifers has given rise to atomistic irrigation. Farmers using groundwater typically do not organize or enforce collective agreements on water allocation and system maintenance. Some farmers may form partnerships to raise the capital necessary to build a well. Groundwater irrigators, however, face an information-poor environment. On their own, they cannot easily determine the number of other pumpers, the capacities of their wells, how much water they are taking, and the effects of their pumping on the overall productivity of the groundwater basin. In this situation, developing reliable sources of groundwater information on the part of the government is crucial to guide and implement informed options. Solutions that slow declines in water tables or that stop the intrusion of salt water into a basin, for eample, require that groundwater users accept limits on wells and pumping, and adopt activities that reduce water consumption. More importantly, a continuing capacity to match new rules to new circumstances is fundamental. 17 Planning. In general, planning for irrigation is anchored in policy and strategy documents for water and agriculture, and takes place within broader planning processes of relevant state planning and infrastructure departments. For a resource as strategically sensitive as water, stakeholder involvement in planning and decision making is vital. Basic to planning are (i) a situation analysis involving a review of hydrological aspects, water demand and supply, and institutional arrangements for water resources management; (ii) goals, strategies, roles, and mechanisms, including water vision statements, medium- and long-term goals, and strategies to address key issues; (iii) financing aspects; and (iv) implementation arrangements, including intersectoral coordination. Identifying immediate and longer-term actions helps set priorities and makes planning more realistic. 18 Management of irrigation systems. Irrigation management comprises three interconnected elements: (i) the water used in irrigation; (ii) the physical infrastructure that controls that water; and (iii) the organizations, both system-level and farm-level, that are needed to operate, maintain, and manage the infrastructure. Such organizations (public or user-established) are responsible for decision making, resource mobilization and management, communication and coordination, and conflict resolution. Irrigation subsystems are linked together physically and functionally. Thus, understanding irrigation management calls for an analysis of the water used in irrigation, the social structures that control that water, and organizational interactions at the system and farm levels. 17 Edella Schlager Community Management of Groundwater. In The Agricultural Groundwater Revolution. Mark Giordano and Karen G. Villholth, eds. Colombo: International Water Management Institute. Available at -Chapter7.pdf 18 Global Water Partnership Planning for a Water Secure Future. Stockholm. Available at Global/The%20Challenge/Resource%20material/Planning_Water_Secure_Future_Brochure_Dec_2008.pdf?
16 Key Features of the Irrigation Subsector 9 Due to diverse subsystems, which are influenced by human and farming systems as well as by the limitations of water resources and those of the physical system itself, management of irrigation systems can be comple. In general, issues that affect irrigation systems include deteriorated infrastructure, mismanagement of the system by farmers and/or government, insufficient capacity building, poor recovery of operation and maintenance costs, etraction of rents for service delivery, conflicts in water allocation, and unsustainable water management practices. Financial management. Traditionally, the financial management of government-administered irrigation systems is input-driven and based on budget allocations that are not related to the long-term cost of sustainable service provision. This leads to inadequate levels of maintenance and investment in infrastructure. Moreover, the budget allocation is often determined annually based on maintenance costs rather than on the life cycle cost of the infrastructure. Reliable and sustainable provision of irrigation services have budgets that are based on shortand long-term needs to deliver the agreed level of service. Irrigation systems that are managed by service-oriented and accountable organizations are likely to be more sustainable over the long term. Financial management needs to identify resources for sustainable service delivery. In this contet, asset management is an essential tool in providing information on the cost of service provision for different time horizons, which is directly related to the level of service provided, and on epected maintenance and investment costs. Costs associated with service provision can be recovered from water users and/or from government contributions to help sustain public irrigation systems. Irrigation fees (service delivery charges) can be levied on farmers, taking into account government policies, regulations, and procedures. Fees can be based on (i) flat rates, where the total cost is divided on a per capita or per hectare basis; and (ii) the level of consumption of the services by the individual clients. 19 Often, flat rates per area are applied because most irrigation lacks volumetric measurement, and they also generate a relatively stable income and call for less administration and monitoring on the part of the irrigation administrator. Public procurement. Construction or civil works is a major aspect of irrigation development and/or improvement. Where the irrigation system is government-operated, the typical procurement mode is that of a construction contract. The government engages a contractor to build, upgrade, or rehabilitate the irrigation system. Though not as common, where the private sector is engaged to operate and maintain the system (e.g., management or concession contract), a separate procurement mode is applicable. The procurement contract defines responsibilities for asset maintenance and system operations over a specific period. Procurement processes in irrigation involve public entities (e.g., national and local political officials, directors, engineers, operations staff, project managers, and procurement officers) and private entities (e.g., construction firms and suppliers of goods and services). Eternal entities, such as media and nongovernment organizations, can also be involved to boost transparency and integrity of the procurement process. Procurement is subject to the requirements of government 19 Paul J. M. van Hofwegen Incentives for Financing the Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems. Eschborn: GTZ.
17 10 Guidance Note: Irrigation Subsector Risk Assessment and development partners. Basic principles are transparent procurement, competitiveness, efficiency, and award of contracts that represent the best value-for-money. Information system. An information system supports relevant and timely decision making in the irrigation subsector and helps manage subsector outcomes. As such, activities associated with collecting, processing, storing, and disseminating information are important. As a minimum, the information system for surface irrigation covers the following areas: (i) Physical infrastructure includes an asset inventory of the irrigation network, drainage network, roads, and other related facilities. (ii) Irrigation system management covers crop water requirements, irrigation water supply and demand, water distribution schedule, and actual water delivery. (iii) Financial systems include accounting and budgeting, water fees, billing, and collection. (iv) Human resource development includes employee records; skills inventory; job description database; and staffing per department, function, activity, and epertise. Human resources. Achieving the subsector s goals calls for capacity development that is aligned with short-term and long-term needs. Weak technical and managerial capacity hampers translation of decisions into effective management actions and delivery of envisaged development outcomes. Decentralization may place many local governments and local water providers in charge of service delivery, but they may not have the capacity to step up to their role. Ignoring local capacity and readiness for their role can invite inefficiency and corruption. Stakeholders The stakeholders in the irrigation subsector are diverse. These include (i) the government (e.g., policy makers, regulators, planners, irrigation department staff, project managers, etc.); (ii) owners and cultivators of irrigated land; (iii) suppliers of inputs, services, and funds; (iv) water management associations; (v) other groups who are affected by irrigation water management (e.g., households, power, and industry); and (vi) nongovernment organizations and environmental interest groups. Table 1 presents some eamples of the roles of key stakeholders in the irrigation subsector, and is not meant to be ehaustive. Stakeholder analysis is fundamental in understanding subsector governance. The management of irrigation systems is partly shaped by political democratization, which redefines the relationship between the state and the citizenry and has a bearing on the conditions of access to resources. 20 Defining water rights, setting priorities, and enforcing regulations at the sector and local water user levels affect stakeholder relationships in water resources management. Stakeholder analysis, moreover, is vital for understanding how and why relationships have changed over time, how eisting alliances affect policy processes, and how potential niches 20 Randolph Barker and Francois Molle Irrigation Management in Rice-Based Cropping Systems: Issues and Challenges in Southeast Asia. Bangkok and Colombo. Available at
18 Key Features of the Irrigation Subsector 11 Table 1 Eamples of the Roles of Key Stakeholders in the Irrigation Subsector Stakeholder Illustrative Roles Government Provide the policy, legal, and regulatory framework for the irrigation subsector Establish effective water rights systems and enforce related policies and legislation Determine water allocations for the head of each system Issue permits for water use and impose limits on water etraction Prepare and implement plans for sustainable basin-level management Approve projects for developing and managing irrigation systems Help build the capacity of irrigation water management associations to operate and maintain irrigation systems Resolve conflicts among water users Collect irrigation service charge Owners and cultivators of irrigated land Engage in crop production to meet the needs of the household and of the market Manage the system from tertiary to field level Pay irrigation service charge Suppliers of equipment and services (e.g., suppliers of pipes, pumps, and related equipment; providers of construction and repair services; and providers of consulting services) Providers of development assistance to the subsector Provide technical and production support to irrigation systems Provide financial and technical assistance for developing, rehabilitating, and modernizing the irrigation subsector Help build the capacity of water users for sustainable water management Irrigation water management associations Mobilize the active participation of water users Comply with water-related rules Help maintain irrigation systems Pay fees for the use of surface irrigation water Coordinate irrigation and agriculture-related services with relevant groups Other groups affected by irrigation water management (households, power, industry, and others) Participate in issues arising from water management Contribute to basin water management Eercise the right to obtain their share of water supply for their needs Nongovernment organizations Catalyze the process of developing local organizations for managing irrigation systems and the environment Environmental groups Advocate sustainable environmental management practices Participate in dialogues and interactive discussions on the environment and help promote informed choices Sources: ADB. Various years. Report and Recommendation of the President. Various irrigation projects. Manila; Asian Productivity Organization Linking Main System Management for Improved Irrigation Management. Tokyo. Available at
19 12 Guidance Note: Irrigation Subsector Risk Assessment for engagement across organizations and sectors can be pursued. 21 It can help identify affected groups and look into their position vis-à-vis policy changes, the etent of their influence, the likelihood of their participation in supporting change, and alternative ways to overcome risks. Dealing with concerns such as sustainability, management efficiency, cost sharing, water rights, and integrated water resources management requires a reeamination of stakeholder roles in relation to changing challenges and situations. 21 For further details on stakeholder analysis, please see (i) Joy Moncrieffe and Cecilia Lutrell An Analytical Framework for Understanding the Political Economy of Sectors and Policy Arenas. London: Overseas Development Institute. Available at and (ii) World Bank Problem-Driven Governance and Political Economy Analysis. Washington, DC. Available at
20 Governance Risks Understanding the risk environment and identifying risks. The irrigation subsector is vulnerable to risks due to several factors: (i) capital intensity and opportunities for large-scale procurement, particularly in surface irrigation; (ii) poor regulation; (iii) weak business processes and control systems; (iv) interface between the public and private sectors; (v) lack of capacity for managing shifting water resources, given uncertain water levels and climate change; (vi) fragmented water institutions; and (vii) political interference. Vulnerabilities eist in policy making, regulation, organizational arrangements, and subsector operations. Reducing risks from poor governance and institutional weaknesses requires an understanding of where they occur and what arrangements sustain them. Familiarity with specific dynamics affecting governance arrangements in the subsector is vital. In addition, assessing which systems and stakeholders can be strengthened to create an effective, systemic movement toward accountability and integrity in the subsector is fundamental. Subsector-level governance risks, for eample, can arise from out-of-date and inconsistent policies that hasten water depletion and degradation. Nontransparent policy decisions can lead to inappropriate investment priorities that favor selected political and business groups. Political interference can be significant because water-related policy, planning, and budgeting decisions directly impact livelihoods and basic human needs. In many DMCs, the rural population is the main voting block and therefore intrinsically linked to issues related to irrigation. In groundwater irrigation, which is financed largely by farmers and other private sector players, corruption may be seen in bribes for the issuance of permits to drill a well or release additional water at outlet. Weak regulation can lead to rapidly falling groundwater levels and dwindling supplies for smaller farmers who cannot compete in the pumping race. Ecessive groundwater use without regard for equity and sustainability is a failure of accountable governance, with grave consequences for secure livelihoods and the environment. 22 As part of the high-risk infrastructure sector, irrigation ehibits resource allocation and procurement procedures that provide opportunities for rent-seeking. At the government agency level, risks may stem from the absence of appropriate business processes and mechanisms that can help increase efficiency and reduce discretion (e.g., information technology, automated planning, and financial tools and applications). In addition, failure on the part of the procuring entity to monitor project progress and/or to mobilize independent eternal organizations to assist in monitoring contract implementation can add to governance risks. Corruption is a key challenge in the irrigation subsector. In surface irrigation systems, corrupt practices can be seen in the construction of large irrigation infrastructure or contracting of 22 Transparency International Global Corruption Report: Corruption in the Water Sector. Cambridge. Available at 13
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As you know, the Heat are advancing to the 2014 NBA Finals and with that accomplishment comes another rant courtesy of Dan LeBatard and sidekick Stugotz egging him on. This premiered on yesterday's show and here's the AUDIO stream of it. This one is also a little light this time around but best believe that if the Heat win the Championship, all sorts of epicness will come alive in the finals rant. But check this one out for now…
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It's ruined film. Abstract art for me is about raw feeling with no tangible ideas attached / or a decision to make.


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I love myself. I'm confident, respectful, trustworthy, kind and loving to both myself and others; I genuinely know it and feel great about the person I am.
I'm a fun person. I have a sense of humor and a "go for it" attitude and would be up for all kinds of adventures, even (especially) if it's a little crazy.
I'm athletic and enjoy activities which require athleticism. I think it's a shame to have bodies that we can do so much with but only use them to sit in front of a computer or TV our whole lives. (I'm an avid rock climber of 12 years and I go 2-3 times a week and it would be awesome to have someone that's more than friends to climb with)
I have a strong personality. Not in an overbearing sense but with a lot of depth, mostly filled with intelligence and a large capacity for fun, love and passion.
I'm great at driving a car. I feel like who we are heavily impacts our driving habits. It's a combination of our intelligence, situational awareness, coordination and our ability to predict/compensate according to our surroundings.
I communicate pretty well. That is the icing on the cake (and what's cake without icing?). For all of our great traits to work together, communication is the tie, it brings it all together, it's our whole purpose of being together so great communication makes a great relationship.
Ice skating
Fixing things
Rock climbing
Singing in tune
Drumming to the beat
Putting lists in order by length
Sports and other physical activities
Being brave
Being confident
Teaching others
Making analogies
Being a gentleman
Making people happy
Using my imagination
Discovering new skills
Working with technology
Thinking outside the box
Listening and giving advise
Being fun and spontaneous
Music: Mostly rock and techno/house, but I really listen to everything.
FOOD!! I love food!! All kinds of food, steak (filet mignon medium-rare is my absolute fav food), fish (sushi!!!), salad, ethnic foods, you name it. I love to cook too.
My Subaru WRX
Really good food
Physical activities
Computer / Android Phone
Short story for anyone that has read this far: When I was five years old I was staring at my night light wondering why the switch would cause the light to turn on. I turned the switch off, unscrewed the bulb, looked inside, stuck my finger in it, and knowing something should happen, I turned the switch on. At that moment, I figuratively (and nearly literally) turned my light bulb on. It sparked my curiosity to the next level and it has been on ever since.
You have some guts.
You want to go rock climbing.
You like what you read in my profile.
You have something absolutely crazy to say.
You want someone awesome to do all kinds of fun things with.
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Niners offensive lineman Thomas Herrion, 23, who was 6-foot-3 and about 330 pounds, collapsed in the locker room and died shortly after the 49ers' preseason game in Denver on Saturday night. So far, a cause of death has not been determined.
"You can go out there and get your neck broken and be paralyzed," New York Giants tackle Bob Whitfield, a 6-5, 320-pounder, says. "It's a dangerous job we do."
Whitfield is one of the guys in the trenches who know their livelihood is based on not just being athletic but being just plain big. Herrion's death has many around the league discussing the issue of players' weight.
"They want a big hog up front who can do something," he says. "If you're 320 and can move, you're going to get paid because you're 320 and can move."
Whitfield's father, Bob, died of a heart attack at age 44. Whitfield is 33. "I'm very aware of the health risk," he says.
Herrion's father, J.C., a contractor and a minister, died 20 months ago of a stroke at age 51.
Though he was heavy, Herrion was not considered out of shape by the 49ers, head coach Mike Nolan says.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid says he keeps a close eye on his linemen.
"You are going to take care of the big guys and make sure they get enough liquid in them and just kind of keep a close eye on them," Reid says. "Things just sometimes happen, and it's a shame."
Giants running back Tiki Barber compares football players' risks to that of boxers. "You may know how to box and take shots, but sometimes it happens," Barber says.
Barber says the league has improved efforts to educate the players about proper nutrition and hydration.
"We had an hour-long meeting on hydration and how we take care of ourselves to make sure we're rested," he says. "If things go wrong, they don't want us to hold it in and be overly tough about it. They're definitely taking steps."
The 49ers will attend a private memorial service for Herrion tonight in the Bay Area. A funeral will be held Saturday in Fort Worth, Herrion's hometown.
Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said Monday the NFL is considering ways to honor Herrion, including during this weekend's preseason games.
Contributing: Tom Pedulla in New York