Assessment of the irrigation management system at Komping Puoy Reservoir, Cambodia | |
| Author | Uch Chan Vuthy |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.WM-01-01 |
| Subject(s) | Irrigation--Cambodia--Management Komping Puoy Reservoir--Management |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. WM-01-01 |
| Abstract | Little information is available on existing local forms of irrigation management in Komping Puoy Reservoir in Cambodia. Many of existing irrigation canals have long been dysfunctional, making farmland vulnerable not only to drought but also to frequent flooding. This irrigation system supply water to more than 13,500 ha of land through locally or regionally controlled organizations. This research study focused on the assessment and improvement of irrigation management system fOr sustaining or enhancing crop productivity, improving water use efficiency, and deve10ping management practices that optimize the use of water. For this research a set of structured questionnaire were used in interview and data collection. The secondary data were collected from PSWARM and APS organization. The study showed that, after completion of rehabilitation, the system has been improvement in irrigation management, operation and maintenance, as well as the farmers’ participation are needed to increased crop production in the future. The results mostly positive and it should be noted that these achievements are relative improvement compared to the system’s condition before rehabilitation. The analysis shows that the irrigation management is sufficient to distribute water to every place in the project area, farmers were satisfied the results of system rehabilitation. They take care of water distribution and are involved in the system, but planning and decision—making is in the hands of government officials. For full participation of farmers and sustainable operations in irrigation project, the government or NGO agencies should fully discuss with farmers the details of the work plan for irrigation management. To build up local capacity at FWUC and FWUG level, it should arrange good training related to sustainable irrigation management, and proper O&M of irrigation scheme should be implemented for efficient water use in future. |
| Year | 2002 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. WM-01-01 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Water Engineering and Management (WM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Clemente, Roberto S.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Gupta, Ashim Das;Iida, Toshiaki; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Japanese Government; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2002 |