Participatory irrigation management in Turkey
International Journal of Water Resources Development, vol.20, no.2, pp.219-228, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 20 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2004
- Doi Number: 10.1080/0790062042000206101
- Journal Name: International Journal of Water Resources Development
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.219-228
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Turkey has developed 50% of its total irrigable land. Transfer of irrigation systems to users started at a slow pace in the early 1950s. By the end of 2001, an area of over 1 663 730 ha, which corresponds to nearly 87.2% of the DSi operated irrigation area, had been transferred to and was being managed fully by water user organizations. A comprehensive review of land and water resources, monitoring and evaluation of irrigation projects, transfer of irrigation systems and the effects of transfer on socio-economic structure and environment is provided, considering the results for the year 2001. © 2004 Taylor and Francis Ltd.