The objective of DIDMP is a successful decentralized management of irrigation systems that will bring forth sustainable irrigated agriculture. Toward that end, the IMT process is adopted, and it may involve: establishment and strengthening of WUAs; rehabilitation, improvement and construction of irrigation infrastructure; development of new agricultural production system and marketing with improved extension activities; and the capacity building of MAF staff through technology and management technique transfer.
Implementation Period:  
2001
to
2006
Client:  
ADB/GOL
Location:  
Lao PDR

LCG assists in the IMT process, by providing one Irrigation Engineer and one Community Development/Gender Specialist in: establishment and strengthening of WUAs; rehabilitation and construction of irrigation infrastructure, development of new agricultural production system and marketing with improved extension activities; and the capacity building of MAF staff.

Sector's activity:
Capacity and Institutional Building Irrigation