IPTRID has disseminated its publications widely to researchers and practitioners in irrigation and drainage through its own and FAO international networks. Some have been broad in scope and dealing with policy issues while others have been more specific and detailed addressing particular problems. All publications have been aimed at strengthening capacity in technology transfer and applied research.
IPTRID's publications are herein presented, grouped into six main types:
GRID - The Network Magazine, produced six-monthly, aiming to improve the exchange of information among researchers and between researchers and practitioners.
Issues Papers (IP) - Brief discussion papers on general topics in irrigation and drainage, aiming to create awareness among the interested public and the professional community on these issues.
Knowledge Synthesis (KS) reports - Technical reports resulted from a synthesis activity having the objective of making available new knowledge to researches and practitioners in irrigation as well as avoiding that important information and experience is lost over time.
Events Publications (EP) - Material generated through IPTRID-support or derived from IPTRID-staff participations in events (proceedings, articles, leaflets, brochures, etc.).
Project Reports (PR) - Material related to all phases of IPTRID projects: identification, formulation, implementation, progress, monitoring, evaluation and technical-related.
IPTRID Programme Reporting (IPR) - Publications related to promotion, governance, management, monitoring and evaluation of activities undertaken by the Programme.
Copies of publications can be requested by contacting the IPTRID Secretariat and sending your name, address and organization. A copy in pdf format can be downloaded where indicated.
Publications here listed are those published after 1998, when IPTRID became a Special Programme of FAO. Former publications are available in hardcopy, and can be requested by contacting the IPTRID Secretariat.
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GRID Network magazine is produced by IPTRID Secretariat and published by FAO on a six-month basis regularly since 1992. It represents IPTRID's flag publication. It aims to improve the exchange of information among researchers and between researchers and practitioners, providing news on recent innovations in irrigation and drainage, notable research results and updates on IPTRID's activities.
Please click on the links below to download the issue of your interest and the language version of your preference.
If you wish to join the GRID mailing list, please contact the IPTRID Secretariat. |
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Issues Papers |
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Issues Papers consist in brief discussion papers on general topics concerning the irrigation and drainage sector. The aim is to create awareness among the interested public and the professional community of irrigation and drainage issues, particularly of the positive benefits of irrigated agriculture. The targeted readership is thus planners, senior managers and general public.
IPTRID. 2007. L’irrigation informelle en Afrique de l’Ouest. Payen, J. & Gillet, V. Issue paper number 6. FAO. Rome.
Ce document thématique (Issue Paper) offre une réflexion sur la contribution de l’irrigation informelle aux défis de l’agriculture irriguée en Afrique de l’Ouest. Il analyse les multiples facettes de son développement et propose au lecteur des pistes pour mieux aborder cette problématique dans le futur.
IPTRID. 2005. Agricultural trade liberalization. Implications for irrigated agriculture, by Cornish, G.A. & Fernandez, S. Issue Paper 5. Rome.
The paper aims at providing background information for further identification of the challenges faced by irrigated agriculture within the context of trade liberalization, in different countries. The paper concludes by identifying possible role for organizations such as IPTRID to carry out or facilitate research for quantifying the opportunities and threats bearing on the irrigated production systems of individual nations as a consequence of trade liberalization.
IPTRID. 2003. The irrigation challenge. Increasing irrigation contribution to food security through higher water productivity from canal irrigation systems, by Plusquellec, H. Issue Paper 4. FAO. Rome.
This paper discusses some reasons why the contribution of irrigated agriculture to food and fibre production has continued to increase. The shortages of food production forecasted for the 1990s were averted due to the massive exploitation of groundwater and adoption of improved water saving management practices. Over-exploitation of groundwater and the consequent decline in water quality has occurred in many developing countries particularly in the semi-arid regions. Management practices must change in order to resolve these problems and better serve the farming community.
IPTRID. 2001. Drainage and sustainability, by Pearce, G. & Denecke, W. Issue Paper 3. FAO. Rome.
The purpose of this paper is to promote recognition of the crucial contribution that land drainage can make towards sustainable agriculture by reducing the negative effects of irrigation (e.g. land degradation and salinization) and by improving rural health conditions. Moreover, it emphasizes the need for higher investment in land-drainage projects. Drainage role in the agricultural sector is considered in three major climate types: arid and semi-arid areas, humid and sub-humid tropics and temperate zones.
IPTRID. June 1999. Realizing the value of irrigation system maintenance, by Skutsch, J. & Evans, D. Issue Paper 2. FAO. Rome.
This paper aims to show that maintenance of irrigated schemes is economically more efficient than the cycle of system decline, under-funded restoration and early rehabilitation that often prevails, and how it can sustain the proper functioning of the infrastructure. It also identifies the issues that need to be addressed if the effectiveness of maintenance is to be improved.
IPTRID. January 1999. Poverty reduction and irrigated agriculture, by Hasnip, N. & Vincent, L. & Hussein, K. Issue Paper 1. FAO. Rome.
This paper aims to show how the means to reduce poverty lies in the socio-economic conditions that irrigated agriculture can change and in the way irrigation development is pursued. |
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Knowledge Synthesis reports |
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Knowledge Synthesis reports represent the outcome of a synthesis activity, having the objective of making available new knowledge to researches and practitioners in irrigation as well as avoiding that important information and experience is lost over time. They are technical reports on a particular subject which is relevant to IPTRID mission.
IPTRID. 2002. Biodrainage. Principles, experiences and application, by Heuperman, A.F. & Kapoor, A.S. & Denecke, H.W. IPTRID Knowledge Synthesis Report No. 6. FAO. Rome.
This publication is a compilation of existing information (both formally published and unpublished literature) on biodrainage, which consists in removing the excess of water through vegetation, rather than mechanically. The report aims to inform water professionals in general and drainage experts in particular of current knowledge of biodrainage and further research need.
IPTRID. August 2001. Guidelines for benchmarking performance in the irrigation and drainage sector, by Malano, H. & Burton, M. IPTRID Knowledge Synthesis Report No. 5. FAO. Rome.
This publication documents a number of success stories in water conservation in the Mediterranean region: case studies from five countries are analysed in terms of successes and limiting factors, reported water savings, crop yield increase and efficiency in water use.
IPTRID. July 2001. Case studies on water conservation in the Mediterranean region, by Vidal, A. & Comeau, A. & Plusquellec, H. & Gadelle, F. IPTRID Knowledge Synthesis Report No. 4. FAO. Rome.
This paper deals with the specific problems of irrigation practices in sub-Saharian Africa. In particular, this review focuses on traditional and modern technologies for smallholders in a context of improving rural livelihoods.
IPTRID. March 2001. Smallholder irrigation technology: prospects for sub-Saharan Africa, by Kay, M. IPTRID Knowledge Synthesis Report No. 3. FAO. Rome.
This paper deals with the specific problems of irrigation practices in sub-Saharian Africa. In particular, this review focuses on traditional and modern technologies for smallholders in a context of improving rural livelihoods.
IPTRID. January 2001. Review or research and development needs in irrigation and drainage, by Skutsch, J. & Rydzewski, J.R. IPTRID Knowledge Synthesis Report No. 2. FAO. Rome.
This publication concerns the activity undertaken within the framework of the Word Bank's initiative on Institutional Reform in Irrigation and Drainage. Parameters used for irrigation schemes performance evaluation are presented in details.
IPTRID. 2000. Treadle pumps for irrigation in Africa, by Kay, M. & Brabben, T. IPTRID Knowledge Synthesis Report No. 1. FAO. Rome.
This paper reviews the development of treadle pumps in Bangladesh and its transfer to Africa. It represents a comprehensive review of the technological and socio-economical development of pumps based on reports from different African countries. |
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Events Publications |
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Events
IPTRID. 2007. Irrigation Modernization in Syria: Constraints and Solutions. Proceedings of Workshop. 28-31 March 2006 Damascus, Syria.
FAO/IPTRID, Rome, Italy [CD-Rom Only] Part 1 (Preliminary Sessions 1 - 2) | Part 2 (Sessions 3 - 4) | Part 3 (Sessions 5 - 6)
IPTRID-ICID. 2007. Workshop proceedings on monitoring and evaluation of capacity develoment strategies in agricultural water management.
Kuala Lumpur 2006. Final Report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID-ICID. 2006. Workshop proceedings on design and implementation of capacity develoment strategies.
Beijing 2005. Final Report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID-ICID. 2005. Workshop proceedings on capacity development in agricultural water management.
Moscow 2004. Final Report. FAO. Rome.
Articles
IPTRID. 2004. The Euphrates and Tigris: South Boundary Utilization and Views,
International Workshop on Water, Development and Cooperation-Cooperative Perspective: Euphrates-Tigris and Southern Africa, by Salman, M.
Bonn, Germany, March 2004. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. How integrated water management systems can lead to real savings in Egypt, by Hundertmark, W. & Salman, M. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. Institutional Reform for Irrigation and Drainage in Syria: Diagnosis of Key Elements.
Syrian Expatriates Conference, by Salman, M. Damascus, Syria. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. How can farmers become more efficient? by Fernandez, S. &Verdier, J. & Garces-Restrepo, C. World Water and environmental engineering magazine. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. Problématique de l'eau agricole en Méditerranée. Atelier international de l'Institut Méditerranéen de l'Eau (IME), by Fernandez, S. & Verdier, J. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. IPTRID experience in information systems : From WCA-infoNET to the Virtual Center for Water in Agriculture : lessons learned.Special Session on the application of ICIT in Water and Environmental Sectors
International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies: from Theory to Application, by Salman, M. & Fernandez, S.
Damascus, Syria, April 2004. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2003. Water Demand Management in Syria: Centralized and decentralized Views.
Regional Conference on Water Demand Management, by Salman, M. & Mualla, W.
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, December 2003. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2003. The Utilization of Water Resources for Agriculture in Syria: Analysis of Current Situation and Future Challenges
International Seminar on Water Issues of the World Federation of Scientists
Erice, Italy, August 2003. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2003. Vers une hydraulique agricole mieux adaptée aux zones arides et semi-arides. Rôle essentiel de la coopération internationale.
Colloque sur la gestion du risque eau en pays semi-arides, by Verdier, J.
Tunis, Tunisie, May 2003.
IPTRID. 2003. Improving the Water Service in Irrigation: A Series of Case Studies On Irrigation Modernization
United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, Second International Conference on Irrigation and Drainage, Water for a Sustainable World - Limited Supply and Expanding Demand, by Fernandez, S. & Garces-Restrepo, C. & Vidal, A.
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. May 2003. FAO. Rome.
http://www.uscid.org/03prelim.htm
Leaflets & Brochures
IPTRID. 2005. Capacity development for water in agriculture. FAO. Rome (EN - FR - SP).
Promotional brochure presenting the Water Development for Water in Agriculture database. This database helps people in searching capacity development opportunities for water in agriculture and institutions in offering courses.
IPTRID. 2005. Management of irrigation-induced Salt-affected soils. FAO. Rome.
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The brochure presents the secondary salinization issues in irrigated areas and provides some recommendations in terms of preventive and reclamation actions.
IPTRID. 2005. Exchanging technology, up-taking research and management innovations in irrigation and drainage to serve the vulnerable farmers of developing countries. FAO. Rome. (EN - SP - FR)
Brochure presenting IPTRID with regard to its new mission which has been stated in September 2005 by the IPTRID's Consultative Group.
IPTRID. 2004. Special Session on the Application of ICT in Water and Environment Sectors.
International Conference on Information and Communications Technologies: from Theory to Application. Damascus, Syria (4/2004). FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. International workshop on Capacity needs assessment in agricultural water management. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2003. Who we are and what we offer. FAO. Rome. (EN - FR)
IPTRID. 2003. IPTRID's new challenge. FAO. Rome. (EN - FR)
IPTRID. 2003. Building capacity for sustainable agricultural water management. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2003. Towards a strategy for sustainable irrigated agriculture with feasible investment in drainage, Aral sea Basin, Central Asia. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2001. Drainage management for sustainable agriculture (DRAINSUSAG). FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2001. Drainage management for improved agriculture. (DRIMPAG). FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2000. Decision support system for integrated water and salt management in Haryana. (DSSHAR). FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2000. Integration of irrigation, groundwater and effluent management towards a national drainage accord. (INTGREFMAN-NDA). FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. Rehabilitation of salt affected area in Rajasthan. (REHSAL). FAO. Rome. |
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Project Reports |
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This group of publications includes all material related to the different phases of a project: identification, formulation, implementation, progress, monitoring, evaluation and technical reports.
IPTRID 2007. Egypt's experience in irrigation and drainage research uptake. Final Report. IPTRID and NAtional Water Research Centre, Egypt. FAO/IPTRID, Rome Italy. (EN)
IPTRID-IWMI. 2006. Manual - Participatory rapid diagnosis and action planning for irrigated agricultural systems (PRDA), by van der Schans, M. and Lempérière, P. FAO. Rome. (EN - FR)
IPTRID. 2005. Aral Sea Basin Initiative. Towards a strategy for sustainable irrigated agriculture with feasible investment in drainage, by Kijne, J.W. Synthesis Report. FAO. Rome. (EN - RU)
IPTRID. 2005. Rapid Assessment Study. Towards integrated planning of irrigation and drainage in Egypt. In support of the integrated irrigation improvement and management project (IIIMP). Final Report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2005. WCA-InfoNET: Evaluation of net performances. June 2002 - March 2005. Final Report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. Hortica. Renforcement des capacités de micro-irrigation pour l’intensification de l’horticulture. Zone des Niayes. Rapport d’identification de projet. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. Programme d'amélioration des capacités de gestion pour l’utilisation durable des ressources en eau pour l’irrigation en Méditerranée occidentale et en Afrique de l’Ouest. (AGRIMA). FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. Aide Mémoire. IPTRID Capacity needs identification and assessment mission to Zambia, May 2004. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. Appropriate water-lifting technologies in West Africa.
- Annex E
- Annex F
- Annex G
- Annex H
- Annex I
Ateliers de travail au Niger , Burkina Faso et Mali, Mars 2005. (Workshops in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali, March 2005). FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. Public-Private Partnership in Irrigation and Drainage: Need for a professional "Third Party" between farmers and Governments. Contribution to WB publication. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. Low cost/low pressure drip irrigation techniques in irrigated agricultural sector in Syria: towards technical and economic feasibility. Project Proposal. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2004. Identification et diffusion de bonnes pratiques sur les périmètres irrigués en Afrique de l’Ouest. Principes agronomiques, hydrauliques, organisationnels et financiers d’amélioration des performances des périmètres irrigués en Afrique de l’Ouest, by Nepveu de Villemarceau, A. & Rigourd, C. & Vidal, A. Rapport Final. FAO. Rome.
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- Annex 2
- Annex 3
- Annex 4
IPTRID. 2004. WCA-infoNET: Information System on water Conservation and Use in Agriculture. Final technical report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2003. Sub-Project on Institutional Support for Agricultural Water Management (Phase I). Terms of Reference of an identification/formulation mission. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2003. Assistance to IPTRID on sustainability of irrigation and drainage. Final Technical Report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID/Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM). 2003. PAI–IDS Project. Performance assessment and improvement of irrigation and drainage systems in the Tonle Sap region. Cambodia. Identification Report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2003. Project. R&D Programme for sustainable agricultural water management in Southeastern Anatolia. Turkey. Report of the IPTRID Identification mission to the GAP region, Turkey 15–26 October 2001. Identification Report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2002. WCA infoNET. Information system on water conservation and use in agriculture, by Stein, T. Final Report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2002. Application of benchmarking in the irrigation district 041 Rio Yaqui, Son.Technical Report. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2002. Field guide on irrigated agriculture for field assistants. Main Report.
IPTRID. 2002. Benchmarking of the irrigation and drainage sector in Mexico. Report for the Mission to Obregon from 19 to 26 January 2002, by Alexander, P. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2002. Pakistan. Development of a research programme in irrigation and drainage. Proceedings of a roundtable meeting. Lahore, Pakistan 10-11 November 2000. Programme Formulation Report No. 9. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2002. Capacity building for drainage in North Africa.
Capacity building report No. 2. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2001. Arab Republic of Egypt. Water conservation R&D and technology transfer opportunities. Report of the joint IPTRID and IDE identification mission to Egypt. 30 January–9 February 1999. FAO. Project Formulation Report No. 8. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2001. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Water conservation R&D and technology transfer opportunities. Report of the joint IPTRID and IDE identification mission to Jordan. 3-10 March 1999. FAO. Project Formulation Report No. 7. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2001. Field guide on irrigated agriculture for field assistants.
Capacity building report No. 1. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2001. Wet zone drainage improvement, Sri Lanka (WETDRIMP). Project Formulation Framework. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2001. P.R. China-IPTRID Mission, Drainage for improved agriculture (DRIMPAG). Project Formulation Framework. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2001. Asia drainage programme for the humid tropics (ADPHT). Project Proposal. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2000. Pakistan-IPTRID Mission, November 2000. Integration of irrigation, groundwater and effluent management towards a national drainage accord (INTGREFMAN-NDA). Project Formulation framework FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2000. INDIA-IPTRID Mission. Rehabilitation of salt affected area in Rajasthan (REHSAL). Project Formulation framework FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2000. INDIA-IPTRID Mission. Decision support system for integrated water and salt management in Haryana (DSSHAR). FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2000. Affordable irrigation technologies for smallholders: opportunities for technology adaptation and capacity building, South Africa. FAO. Programme formulation report No. 6. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2000. CANAUT: Improvement of canal control through modern techniques and technology enhancing automation, Maharastra, India. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2000. Proposals to strengthen technology research in capacity in irrigation and drainage, Sri Lanka. Programme formulation report No. 5. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 2000. Proposals to strengthen technology research in capacity in irrigation and drainage, Viet Nam. Programme formulation report No. 4. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID/FAO. 1999. Modern water control and management practices in irrigation. Impact on performance. FAO Water Reports No. 19. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 1998. Irrigation Sub-Sector Review. A study on the intensification of water utilization for increasing agricultural production, The Republic of Uganda. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 1998. National action programme on Irrigation Technology Transfer and Adoption, Malawi. Programme formulation report No. 3. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 1998. National action programme on Irrigation Technology Transfer and Adoption, Zimbabwe. Programme formulation report No. 2. FAO. Rome.
IPTRID. 1997. Proposals fo research in irrigation and water resources management, Indonesia.. Programme formulation report No. 1. FAO. Rome.
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