| Modernization, rehabilitation and transfer of irrigation
delivery systems
Contact person
Dr Humberto Yap-Salinas -
Director
Contact person's address
International Irrigation
Center. Utah State University
Logan, Utah 84322-4150. USA
Contact person's Telephone/Fax
Tel +1-435-797
2801 Fax +1-435-797 1248
Contact person's E-mail: [email protected]
Type of programme: Course
Certificate: Certificate of participation
Frequency of programme: Annual
Programme's main focus
Enhancement of the
capabilities of water professionals.
Programme prospectus
Rehabilitation can be
interpreted as a process to deal with problems emerging from inadequate system
maintenance. Modernization can be seen as a means to upgrade system performance
given current needs and opportunities. As such, these two components should be
viewed as a joint process and not exclusive of each other.
The objectives of
the course are to:
- Provide a clear understanding and a practical
knowledge of the traditional operation and maintenance phases of an irrigation
system, the need for coordination and the importance of proper system
management.
- Show the importance of meeting the needs of all water users in
a fair and equitable manner; illustrate how readily available modern technology
can be utilized to remotely monitor and manage system operation.
- Present
improved management programmes, including canal automation techniques and
computer operation and analyse the degree to which they can be adapted to
different local conditions.
- Discuss institutional and legal aspects of
irrigation system management and the need for institutional support for research
and training to improve management practices.
- Discuss the social, economic
and political factors that underlie inadequate system maintenance and rapid
system deterioration.
- Conceptualize and illustrate the importance and
process of the transfer of irrigation system management to the water
users.
The course is designed to assist irrigation professionals
involved in the planning, design and construction; and/or operation, management
and maintenance of irrigation delivery systems. It is oriented towards
agricultural and civil engineers, managers and agronomists who have
responsibilities for these activities.
Administrators with responsibilities for setting and defining
policy on the use of water resources and those who administer and manage
irrigation delivery systems will also find the course valuable. The course would
be useful for professional staff working in integrated agricultural development
where irrigation is involved and for engineers and extension agents engaged in
soil and water management. It will also benefit professionals from consulting
firms and training institutions as well as those working in research related to
soil and water management.
Target group: Senior level staff /Junior
professionals
Programme www
http://www.irri-net.org/projects/IIC/English/Study%
20Options/Courses/01%20Modernization/
Modernization%20Introduction.htm
Dates/duration: Six weeks, March - April
Language: English, Spanish |
International Irrigation Center
Acronym
IIC
Country
USA
Address
International Irrigation Center
Utah
State University
Logan, Utah 84322-4150
USA
Tel +1-435-797 2800
Fax +1-435-797 1248
E-mail
[email protected]
Institute/organization
www
http://www.irri-net.org/projects/IIC/IIC.htm
Brief description of institution/organization
The
International Irrigation Center (IIC) was established in 1980 as part of the
Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering at Utah State University.
The Center was created as a response to an increasing need to provide training
and research to enhance the capabilities of professionals and scientists outside
of the USA for improving irrigated agriculture in their countries.
The general objectives of the IIC are to:
- Provide a unique training experience in
agricultural water management and utilization geared to the responsibilities and
functions of personnel managing water for societal development.
- Promote
applied research with the goal of contributing to the knowledge base and
creating research specialists. Research that is basic to the needs and
constraints of developing societies is emphasized.
- Maintain a technical
resource entity specializing in the processes of utilizing water for
agricultural production and societal development.
- Contribute to
international cooperation and understanding through professional activities of
the technical staff, effective research and special studies, enhanced capability
of the trainees and the professional reputation of former
students.
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