Modernisation Strategy for National Irrigation Systems in the Philippines: Balanac and Sta. Maria River Irrigation Systems

ISBN-13: 9781138067745 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 416 str.

Mona Liza F. Delos Reyes

Opis

This book examines the nature and impact of irrigation system rehabilitation on increasing the actual area irrigated by the publicly funded canal irrigation systems of the Philippines. It proposes a system diagnosis approach for the development of a more appropriate and climate-smart irrigation modernisation plan. It investigates the validity of the design assumptions on percolation and the prospects of water availability estimation as well as characterizes the system operation and management. The book outlines a strategy for formulating a modernisation plan for the case study systems and for government-owned canal irrigation systems in the Philippines in general.

Spis treści

Introduction, background and objectives
Description of the Philippines and irrigation systems of the case study
Issues and concepts on designs and performance of irrigation systems
Assessment of irrigation systems
Rehabilitation of national irrigation systems
Diagnostic assessment of irrigation system design and performance
Revalidation of design assumptions on percolation and water supply
Characterisation of the system management, services and demand
Options and vision for irrigation system modernisation
Evaluation and ways forward

O autorze

Mona Liza Delos Reyes is a licensed agricultural engineer with specialisation in irrigation engineering. She holds a senior university researcher position at the University of the Philippines and has more than 15 years experience in development and implementation of irrigation-related applied research, projects and action programs. She has worked as projects leader, irrigation specialist, consultant in a number of irrigation studies, projects and programs funded by the Philippine government and international financial institutions.