Working Papers
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Use of Hydrological Knowledge and Community Participation for Improving Decision-making on Irrigation Water Allocation
Abstract/Summary
A growing population requires more food. Many farmers who
grow dry season rice lack irrigation, not only because of lack of water in the
catchment, but also because of the lack of irrigation infrastructure and a
proper water allocation mechanism. This paper reports on research conducted in
Stung Chrey Bak catchment in Kompong Chhnang province to explore the
interactions between water use, water policy, physical systems and
institutional frameworks for catchment management.