A pre-conference to Humid Tropical Ecosystems, 5 -9 December, 2006, Kandy, Sri Lanka, commemorating the 50th anniversary of UNESCO Humid Tropics Programme Organized by United Nations University and the International Water Management Institute.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2006Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Indonesia
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1996Sri Lanka, South-Eastern Asia
The last few decades Sri Lanka has made detennined efforts for crop diversification to raise farm production and improve the quality of life of the farmers. Significant progress has also been made and a large area has been brought under different crops, especially, chili and big onion, two very important cash crops. Most of these developments have occurred in medium and major schemes resulting in significant increases in the cropping intensity as well as in the participation of farmers.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1995Sri Lanka, South-Eastern Asia
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1994Sri Lanka, South-Eastern Asia
This paper reports on a detailed sociological study carried out as the NGO (or change agent) was completing three-year projects in two sites, Nagadeepa and Pimburettewa. The study describes the change agent's strategy, and analyzes its impact and the perceptions of farmers and government officials regarding its impact. The case study is placed in a wider context, in terms of both the participatory management policy of the Government of Sri Lanka, and the lessons learned that are relevant for NGOs working in other countries as well.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2002Sri Lanka, South-Eastern Asia
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2002Sri Lanka, South-Eastern Asia
The core of this study involved an examination and analysis of certain key features of the traditional small tank cascade systems: a) the location and design of the systems in the past b) the hydro-system which considers the overall hydrological balance and groundwater conditions c) maintenance and tank use d) tank management and integration with local farming systems
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1997Burkina Faso, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, Sudan, Egypt, United States of America, Niger, Philippines, China, Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Colombia, Western Africa, Asia, Africa
This volume reviews the findings and results of research of the International Irrigation Management Institute during its first decade. The book also reviews several of the institute?s major institutional strengthening activities.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2006Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Syrian Arab Republic, South-Eastern Asia
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1995Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1989Sri Lanka, South-Eastern Asia
This paper analyzes irrigation operational problems, and their institutional causes, on a new irrigation system in southern Sri Lanka, based on research during disastrous drought. The authors offer a number of suggestions for improving the management of this system.
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