A learning process has been developed, based on experiences in Thailand, Sri Lanka and Nepal, for improving the maintenance and operations practices of an irrigation project or system. This learning process has been designed to:
minimize the investment (O&M) costs so as to avoid rehabilitation;
increase credibility of irrigation project staff with central headquarters through improved
... [Show full abstract] financial management practices and accountability; and
develop more knowledge about what is occurring within the system in order to meet the needs of farmers.