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THE INPIM E-NEWSLETTER
April 2003, Number 25
http://www.inpim.org
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The contents of the INPIM E-Newsletter do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the International Network on Participatory Irrigation Management or the opinions of INPIM leadership.
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In This Issue:
News:
1. New Booklet - Smart Water Solutions: Examples of Innovative, Low-cost Technologies for Wells, Pumps, Storage, Irrigation and Water Treatment
2. Call for Presentations for the 24th Annual International Irrigation Show, Abstract Submission Deadline is
3. New Article: Kosovo Irrigation Rehabilitation Project by Ben Roelofsen
4. World Bank Water Resources Sector Strategy Is Available for Downloading
INPIM Activities:
5. The INPIM Website is Being Redesigned
6. INPIM’s Advisory Board to Hold Its First Meeting
7. INPIM ED Attends Symposium on Public Participation in International Watershed Management
Upcoming Events:
8. International Conference on Land Reclamation and Water Resources Development, 27-29 May 2003,
9. 5th International Symposium on Water, 23-27 June 2003,
10. 2003 Summer Workshops on Participatory Communication, Participatory Development, and Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation, Sandy Hill,
11. International Conference of GIS and Remote Sensing in Hydrology, Water Resources and Environment (ICGRHWE), 16-19 September 2003, Three Gorges Dam construction site,
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1. New Booklet - Smart Water Solutions: Examples of Innovative, Low-cost Technologies for Wells, Pumps, Storage, Irrigation and Water Treatment
A booklet called "Smart water solutions: examples of innovative, low-cost technologies for wells, pumps, storage, irrigation and water treatment" was published a few weeks ago by the Netherlands Water Partnership (www.nwp.nl). It contains information and Internet links on: (1) various types of low-cost drilling in Asia and Latin America; (2) bamboo well screens; (3) treadle
pumps; (4) rope pumps; (5) PVC deep well pumps; (6) fuel-efficient motor pumps; (7) motorized deep well pumps; (8) horse- and wind-powered pumps; (9) low-cost water storage tanks of ferro-cement; (10) plastic lined tanks; (11) lay-flat hoses for low cost water transport; (12) spray-head irrigation; (13) "pepsi" drip irrigation; (14) Nicaraguan low-cost drip system; (15) solar water disinfection; and (16) the CCS (ceramic colloidal silver) water filter.
Free copies of this 48-page booklet can be ordered by sending an e-mail with your address to Reanne Klaver at r.klaver@nwp.nl. The NWP is considering publishing a French edition, provided there is sufficient demand, so if you are French-speaking you could indicate in your e-mail that you would like a future French copy, too.
Links include:
www.hrwallingford.co.uk;
www.emas-international.de;
www.geocities.com/h2oclubs;
www.practicafoundation.nl;
www.worldbank.org;
www.ideorg.org;
www.approtec.org;
www.irc.or;
www.pumpaid.org;
www.ropepump.com;
www.ropepumps.org;
www.hipponet.nl;
www.rainwaterharvesting.org;
www.unicef.org;
www.cgiar.org/iwmi;
www.sodis.ch;
www.simavi.org;
www.who.org;
www.potpaz.org;
www.elfiltron.com;
www.skat.ch; and
www.wsp.org.
The NWP is considering publishing a more extensive book and a CD for describing these and other innovative low-cost technologies in more detail, especially those that are not yet published elsewhere. If you know of experiences that would fit this concept, and if you want to share that information please contact info@nwp.nl.
Sjon van 't Hof
Secretary
HIPPO Foundation
De Verwondering 27
3823HA
The
Tel/fax +31.33.4553623
Email hippomp@net.hcc.nl
Internet
www.hipponet.nl
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2. Call for Presentations for the 24th Annual International Irrigation Show, Abstract Submission Deadline is
Theme: Water Conservation
The 2003 Technical Conference program will assist understanding of issues relating to water conservation and irrigation with recycled water. Papers may include research, programs and case studies, including community experiences that enhance the awareness of the relationship between the sciences, regulations, and protecting our water resources.
Submission of Abstracts
For consideration as a presenter, your 150-word, typed abstract must be submitted online from Monday, April 14 to
http://obo.omnicms.com/ia/2003/webkit/abstract/
Presenters will be selected and notified by
Tentative Session Times
The technical conference will be held November 18 - 20 in conjunction with the International Irrigation Show in
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2pm 5pm
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1pm 4pm
Thursday, Nov. 20, 9:30am 12:30pm
Suggested Topics
Topics for proposed presentations may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Water Conservation in Agriculture
Irrigation and Advancements with Micro & Sprinkler
Drought Tools, Techniques and Experiences
Deficit Irrigation and Plant Stress
Use and History of Applied Recycled Waters
Precision Irrigation
Water Conservation in Turf
Drought Tools, Techniques and Experiences
Deficit Irrigation and Plant Stress
Use and History of Applied Recycled Waters
Precision Irrigation
Contact
For more information on the conference, or questions about presenting, please contact
Denise Stone
Director of Meetings
The Irrigation Association
6540 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone 703-536-7080
Fax 703-536-7019
E-mail: denise@irrigation.org
www.irrigation.org
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3. New Article: Kosovo Irrigation Rehabilitation Project by Ben Roelofsen
Introduction
Kosovo has a long history of farmer participation in irrigation management; farmers have been organizing at the village level to manage irrigation systems for hundreds of years. In addition, the irrigation systems of Kosovo have the potential to be greatly expanded, but first they are in need of rehabilitation as much of the irrigation infrastructure of the country was damaged during the war in the 1990s. The Kosovo Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (KIRP) was created to address this need. KIRP is building on the strong history of farmer participation in irrigation management in Kosovo by facilitating and supporting the emergence of Water User Associations.
Background
Since the middle ages private farmers organised at village level in Kosovo have been practicing irrigation. Some of these early irrigation systems evolved into larger schemes which were managed by Public Utility Irrigation Service Providers (IPs). Water distribution was performed by IPs and their services were paid by either village water councils who levied water charges for this purpose and they were paid by individual farmers who used sprinkler irrigation systems.
In 1989 Kosovo lost its autonomous status and was subjected to repressive policies, including expulsion of most Kosovar Albanians from their employment in public services, including the IPs. During this period infrastructure maintenance was grossly neglected leading to abandonment of irrigation systems and subsistence farming. During the 1998 – 1999 war a large part of the irrigation infrastructure was destroyed, and by the end of the war not more than 12,000 ha was irrigated. In June 1999 an international agreement put Kosovo under UN administration and rehabilitation was started.
About half of Kosovo’s 1.1 million hectares is classified as agricultural land, of which 275,000 ha have a good potential for irrigation. Some 70,000 ha are now under irrigation command, of which 33,500 ha are under sprinkler irrigation.
Project Background
The Kosovo Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (KIRP) began in March 2001 and is funded by the European Agency for Reconstruction. KIRP’s primary goal is to rehabilitate the infrastructure of six irrigation schemes which were damaged during the 1999 war and which will irrigate 51,400 ha of farm land. The secondary goal of the project is to transform the IPs into commercially-oriented, single-purpose, financially self-sufficient agencies, able to operate without subsidies.
Water User Associations and Irrigation Service Providers
The WUAs’ territories range from 80 to 600 ha, and are mainly based on village boundaries. The establishment of WUAs on the basis of a hydraulic unit (secondary canals or primary pipelines) would be a better basis for deciding WUA territories in that it would allow for a more equitable water distribution, but this concept gets little support because of strong community ties.
Part of the IP’s responsibilities are to be transferred to farmers, who have been organized into Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) in order to facilitate the transfer assets and responsibilities in an orderly and legally acceptable way. When the secondary irrigation system’s management is transferred to the WUAs, water measurement devices will be installed to insure that WUAs pay for the actual irrigation water they receive from the IPs.
Another reason for establishing WUAs is to address water scarcity. Many indigenous village based irrigation systems withdraw water without proper control. This results in water shortages during drier years in downstream schemes and has caused disputes between farmers in downstream and upstream areas. A combination of having farmers organized into accountable, legal-recognized organizations and the adoption of a water law with provisions on water rights and a commonly accepted control mechanism at river basin level, could ensure a more equitable distribution of water.
The total area that will be rehabilitated during the first phase amounts to 21,000 ha. More emphasis will be given to rehabilitate the on-farm irrigation systems. The areas where pilot WUAs are established that are willing to contribute in the rehabilitation works are to be given priority. Thus far 6 pilot Water Users’ Associations have been established and trained. Institutional Organisers, most of who have been recruited from Village Councils, have been instrumental in popularizing the WUA concept and in mobilizing farmers. In the second phase of the project the aim is to establish WUAs at all irrigation schemes, federate them at the scheme level, and provide training in O&M, crop husbandry, and marketing. To provide the WUAs with a broader and stable base of income than that derived from water charges, their activities may also include the procurement of agricultural inputs and sales of produce.
The Irrigation Service Providers (IPs) require reform. A detailed assessment and a restructuring plan is required to lead the reform effort. An initial review has revealed that the original six IPs should be merged into three new Irrigation Business Units, each of which will be answerable to a Supervisory Board. The main functions of these boards will be to endorse proposed water charges and solve disputes.
Building an Appropriate Legal Framework
As a law governing the establishment and management of WUAs has yet to be adopted. The procedure for WUAs registration is currently based on a UNMIK* regulation that enables establishment of associations and NGOs. The UNMIK regulation does not explicitly state the role of IPs and WUAs in water management. To enable proper establishment and registration of WUAs guidelines and supportive legislation (draft law, statutes, by-laws, transfer agreement, and service agreement) have been prepared and distributed to IPs and prospective WUAs for their information. The supportive legislation prepared as part of KIRP will need to be endorsed and completed by prospective WUAs prior to their registration. Once the needed laws are in place, WUA registration will be handled by the Regulatory Office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Development which is still to be established.
Conclusion
KIRP was created to rehabilitate the damaged irrigation infrastructure of Kosovo. The project now has a strong focus on supporting the establishment and functioning of Water User Associations. In supplement to the training provided to WUAs the project has drafted legislation that once ratified as law would regulate the formation and workings of WUAs. Another important component of this project has been the reform effort of the IPs; they are being restructured so that they will be able operate without the need for subsidies. These reforms are being undertaken to create new and improve existing institutions to ensure that damaged irrigation schemes are rehabilitated, water distribution across the irrigation schemes is equitable, and eventually that the operation and maintenance of all the irrigation schemes will be handled by Water User Associations.
For more information contact Ben Roelofsen, DHV Agriculture and Natural Resources BV, The Netherlands at b_roelofsen@hotmail.com or Luljeta Krasniqi, Kosovo at lule2001@hotmail.com
* United Nations Interim Administration
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4. World Bank Water Resources Sector Strategy Is Available for Downloading
The World Bank has developed a new Water Resources Sector Strategy. The Strategy was unanimously endorsed by the Bank's Board of Executive Directors in February 2003.
After intensive consultations with many development partners, and internal discussions, consultations were held with multi-stakeholder groups in
You can also download the Strategy from the following website: http://lnweb18.worldbank.org/ESSD/essdext.nsf/18ByDocName/StrategyTheNewWorldBankWaterResourcesSectorStrategy ______________________________________________________________________________
5. The INPIM Website is Being Redesigned
In order to make the information on the INPIM website more readily accessible, the entire site is being re-designed. The new site will be easier to navigate as it will feature more links on each page to various parts of the site. The newsletters and topic page sections of the website have been expanded to include new content. New features such as an archive of the electronic newsletters and a searchable database of suggested readings will be added to the site.
The new website will be launched by early May.
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6. INPIM’s Advisory Board to Hold Its First Meeting
The newly formed Advisory Board of INPIM will hold its first meeting on
The Advisory Board is made up of individuals that have each been active in promoting participatory irrigation management during their long, impressive careers in the field of irrigation. The members of the board include Hatsuya Azumi, François-Marie Patorni, David Groenfeldt, Hervé Plusquellec, Peter Sun, and Geert Diemer.
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7. INPIM ED Attends Symposium on Public Participation in International Watershed Management
On April 18 – 19 INPIM Executive Director J. Raymond Peter attended the Symposium on Improving Public Participation and Governance in International Watershed Management held in
The symposium was organized and supported by the following institutions: the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the Carnegie Corporation, the United Nations University, America’s Clean Water Foundation (ACWF), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), US Department of State, and the University of Virginia Law School. For more information about the course and the supporting institutions please visit
http://www.eli.org/watercourses.
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8. International Conference on Land Reclamation and Water Resources Development, 27-29 May 2003,
The Conference, organized by the Lombardia Region and the Italian Association of Land Irrigation and Reclamation Agencies, with the co-sponsorship of CIGR, EurAgEng, ICID and WWC, will be held in
The main themes of the Conference will be
· Water resource management for agricultural purposes;
· Planning and design of drainage and land reclamations systems;
· Financial and institutional aspects of drainage and land reclamation frameworks.
The Conference will consist of an Opening Session, two Topic Sessions and a Closing Round Table discussion, with invited key-notes Speakers and a post-Conference study tour. The official languages will be English and Italian. Translation facilities will be provided.
For further information, contact the Conference Conveners:
Prof. Daniele De Wrachien
Via Celoria, 2
20133
Tel.: +39 02 50316902
Fax: +39 02 50316911
E-mail: daniele.dewrachien@unimi.it
Dr. Giorgio Negri
Italian Association of Land Reclamation Agencies
26100
Tel.: +39 0372 31872
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9. 5th International Symposium on Water, 23-27 June 2003,
The 5th International Symposium on Water will be held at the Palais of the Festivals of Cannes, organized by the UNESCO-Chair on Water at the
Members of the Network subscribe to the principle that development and exchange of knowledge in the area of water play a fundamental unifying role, thus making water to a key vector of development and peace in the world.
The synergy of the network partners, the universities, which generate and disseminate knowledge, the decision makers with their management responsibility and experience and the economic actors with their technological capabilities can address water and its management in all of its dimensions.
For more information please contact:
Email: water-cannes-symposium@wanadoo.fr or ortelli.daniel@wanadoo.fr
Website:
http://www.symposium-h2o.com
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10. 2003 Summer Workshops on Participatory Communication, Participatory Development, and Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation, Sandy Hill,
Mosaic International is please to announce its 2003 summer workshops on: 1) Participatory Communication, 2) Participatory Development: Concepts, Tools and Application in PRA/PLA Methods; and 3) Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation. These workshops are designed for development professionals seeking to transform the development agenda so that the voices of the poor are reflected in development programs that are more responsive, participatory, and inclusive.
Participatory Communication, 16-20 June, 2003
This new workshop introduces participants to Participatory Communication. You will learn a variety of practical tools and innovative processes that seek to strengthen and give voice to all stakeholders, particularly the poor. You will learn to apply the steps in a communication planning process, including active participation in audience research and communication strategy development. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to identify communication needs and initiate a communication strategy to address those needs.
Day 1: Introduction to Participatory Communication
Day 2: The Communication Planning Process
Day 3 &4: Field Work – Audience Research
Day 5: Group Reports, Defining Your Communication Strategy, Action Plan, and Evaluation
Participatory Development Concepts, Tools and Application in PLA/PRA Methods, 23-28 June or 21-26 July
The PD workshop focuses on core participatory concepts, tools, and their application. This is an intensive six-day workshop set in the community to maximize learning, group interaction, and, networking. Topics include the Origins of Participatory Development, Learning and Application of PRA/PLA tools, the Application of Participation to Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, Developing Effective Facilitation Skills, and Building Action Plans and Team-Building. Two-day community assignments proposed by community-based organizations in the
Day 1: Introduction to Participatory Development
Day 2: Learning the Tools
Day 3: Preparing for the Community Assignment
Day 4 & 5: Practice Assignments in the Community
Day 6: Group Reports, Building Your Action Plan, & Evaluation
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation 28 July –
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) involves a different approach to project monitoring and evaluation by involving local people, project stakeholders, and development agencies deciding together about how to measure results and what actions should follow once this information have been collected and analyzed. This intensive six day experimental workshop is practically focused with daily excursions into the community and a three-day community assignment. Topics covered at the workshop include Origins of PM&E, Skills and Attributes of a PM & E facilitator, Learning PM & E Tools, Designing a Monitoring and Evaluations Framework and Action Plans, and much more.
Day 1: Introduction to Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E)
Day 2: Learning the PM&E Tools
Day 3: Preparing the Community Assignment
Day 4 & 5: Practice PM&E Assignments in the Community
Day 6: Group Report, Building Your Action Plan & Evaluation
For more information or to register for these workshops please contact:
Mosaic.net International Inc.
Tel: 613-728-1439
Fax: 613-728-1154
E-mail: workshop@mosaic-net-intl.ca
Website:
http://www.mosaic-net-intl.ca
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11. International Conference of GIS and Remote Sensing in Hydrology, Water Resources and Environment (ICGRHWE), 16-19 September 2003, Three Gorges Dam construction site,
Objectives
To review and report the advancements of GIS and Remote Sensing Application in Hydrology, Water Resources and Environment
To share the experiences of scientists, engineers, NGOs and policy makers throughout the globe in the field of Hydrology, Water Resources and Environment
To provide a forum to discuss the technical, societal and economical aspects of the development of Three Gorges Project and
To provide a platform to people from industry to exhibit their hardware and software products in GIS and Remote Sensing technologies.
For more information please contact
Chairman, LOC of ICGRHWE
c/o Prof. Yangbo Chen
Laboratory of Hydroinformatic Systems
Department of Water Resources and Environment
Fax: +86 20 3402 2397
E-mail: yangbo_chen@yahoo.com.cn
Conference Website: http://www.hydroinfor.zsu.edu.cn
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