Modernization of Irrigation Schemes: Past Experiences and Future Options













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Proceedings of the Expert Consultation

Bangkok, 1997
26-29 November 1996


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PREFACE

SUMMARY REPORT, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

RESOURCE PAPERS

Introduction to Modernization of Irrigation Schemes - Saiichi Oi
Need, Scope and Potential for Modernization of Irrigation Systems in Asia - V.V.N. Murty
Investments and Opportunities for Modernization Projects in Asia: Past and Future Needs - Herve Plusquellec
Institutional Change in Support of Modernization and Management Transfer - David J. Molden and Ian W. Makin
Concepts of Modernization - Hans W. Wolter and Charles M. Burt
Modern Water Control and Management Practices in Irrigation: Methodology and Criteria for Evaluating the Impact on Performance - Charles M. Burt
Modernization of Rice Irrigation Systems: Implications for Diversified Cropping - Sadiqul I. Bhuiyan
Change from Fixed Rotation to Continuous Flow - Dia El Din El Quosy
Technical Features and Implications of Modernization: The NEWMASIP Experience - A. Brolsma
Automatic Control and Measurement of Water Distribution - A. Yoshida

COUNTRY PAPERS

Modernization of Irrigation Schemes: Synthesis of Country Papers - Thierry Facon
Modernization of Irrigation Schemes in Bangladesh - M.A. Matin
Modernization of Irrigation Schemes in China - Zhang Hansong
Modernization of Irrigation Schemes in India: A Strategic Need for Planning - B.N. Navalawala
Modernization of Irrigation Schemes in the Republic of Korea - Bong-Hoon Lee
Modernization of Irrigation Schemes in Malaysia - Teh Siew Keat
Modernization of Irrigation Schemes in Pakistan - Muhammad Yasin and Shahid Ahmad
Modernization of Irrigation Schemes in the Philippines - Rodolfo Undan
Modernization of Irrigation Schemes: Past Experiences and Future Options in Sri Lanka - Ranjith Ratnayake
Modernization of Irrigation Schemes in Thailand - Siripong Hungspreug

ANNEX 1. Opening Addresses

ANNEX 2. Agenda

ANNEX 3. List of Participants