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Institutional design principles for accountability in large irrigation systems

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  • Merrey, Douglas J.

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Argues that single irrigation systems managed by autonomous system-specific organizations accountable to their customers, perform better and are more sustainable than those managed by agencies dependent on the government, or by agencies responsible for multiple systems. Selected cases are reviewed and the plausibility of this hypothesis established. General recommendations are made for policy makers designing irrigation reform programs.

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  • Merrey, Douglas J., 1996. "Institutional design principles for accountability in large irrigation systems," IWMI Research Reports 52732, International Water Management Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iwmirr:52732
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.52732
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    1. Alaerts, G.J., 2020. "Adaptive policy implementation: Process and impact of Indonesia’s national irrigation reform 1999–2018," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 129(C).
    2. Shah, Tushaar, 2007. "Issues in reforming informal water economies of low-income countries: examples from India and elsewhere," Book Chapters,, International Water Management Institute.
    3. Shah, Tushaar, 2007. "Issues in reforming informal water economies of low-income countries: examples from India and elsewhere," IWMI Books, Reports H040688, International Water Management Institute.
    4. Eduardo Araral, 2005. "Bureaucratic incentives, path dependence, and foreign aid: An empirical institutional analysis of irrigation in the Philippines," Policy Sciences, Springer;Society of Policy Sciences, vol. 38(2), pages 131-157, September.
    5. Starkloff, R. & Waheed-uz-Zaman, 1999. "Farmers' participation, empowerment and the institutional reform of Pakistan's irrigation and drainage sector: key concepts and farmers' perceptions," IWMI Research Reports H025505, International Water Management Institute.

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