| Operation, maintenance and management of irrigation
delivery systems and the transfer of management to users
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
Field-based Course
Study tours
are included in the programme
Certificate: Certificate of participation
Frequency of programme: Annual
Programme's main focus
Enhancement of the
capabilities of water professionals.
Programme prospectus
The objectives of the course
are to:
- Provide a better understanding and practical
knowledge of the traditional operation and maintenance phases of an irrigation
system, the need for coordination and the importance of proper system
management.
- Explain the interactions of the various factors that influence
management decisions and the methods for maximizing the overall efficiency of
the system.
- Show the importance of meeting the needs of all water users in
a fair and equitable manner.
- Describe and analyse irrigation delivery
system operation, maintenance and management under different conditions
including administrative procedures, personnel matters, budgeting and financial
management.
- Present improved management programmes including computer
operation and canal automation and analyse the degree to which they can be
adapted to different local conditions.
- Discuss institutional and legal
aspects of irrigation system management, the need for institutional support for
research and training to improve management practices and the trend of
transferring the management of irrigation systems to the 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.
The course 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.
Target group: Senior level staff /Junior
professionals
Programme www
http://www.irri-net.org/projects/IIC/English/Study
%20Options/Courses/10%20O&M/O&M
%20Introduction.htm
Dates/duration
Six weeks, October -
November.
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
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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