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Section 1- About You

Name (Optional) : 
 
 
 
* Country:
 
 
 
Gender
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
* Age group
 
< 30 years
 
30-50 years
 
> 50 years
 
 
 
* What type of organization do you work for?
 
 
 
* What is your main expertise?
 
 

Section 2 - Past performance of irrigated agriculture


In your opinion how well has irrigated agriculture performed? Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about agriculture, irrigation and drainage.


PLEASE READ THE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING.

Strongly Agree Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
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Irrigated agriculture does not perform as well as expected
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Poor maintenance of distribution systems limits agricultural production
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Agricultural extension services do not reach enough farmers to help them be productive
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Irrigation system operators do not provide effective irrigation and drainage services, limiting farm production
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Water availability limits supplies and makes provision of reliable irrigation services impossible
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Funds allocated for O&M are adequate to maintain systems in good working condition
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Farmers pay the costs of O&M where they receive effective irrigation and drainage services
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Externally financed irrigation and drainage development projects have not been adequately owned by the national agriculture and irrigation agencies or farmer beneficiaries
 
 

Section 3 – How will irrigated agriculture develop in next 20 years


What do you think are the likely changes in agriculture and water management in the coming years? Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about the future of agriculture, irrigation and drainage.


PLEASE READ THE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING.


Strongly Agree Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
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There will be fewer farmers producing the food and fiber required in Asia Pacific
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Farming units will become larger as more people move to other employment
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Commercial growers will demand better irrigation and drainage services to allow efficient production
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Private sector operators will be involved in the provision of O&M for irrigation systems
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Extension services could be provided more effectively by private sector entities than by public departments
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Water markets will emerge as a means of allocating water between users and uses
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Rice consumption is decreasing – the area of other crops will increase and require more reliable irrigation services
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Farmers will increase use of advanced irrigation techniques (sprinkler, drip, laser, leveling, etc)
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Increased agricultural mechanization will increase field sizes and require different irrigation techniques
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Supply chain managers will increasingly determine agricultural crop mixes, technology choices and farming practices
 
 

Section 4 – What should MDBs focus on for the next ten years


What are the highest priorities for multilateral development bank (MDB) investments in irrigated agriculture up to 2025? Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements.


PLEASE READ THE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING.

Strongly Agree Agree Slightly Agree Slightly Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
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There will be a continued need for international development partner financial support for irrigation and drainage development over the next 15 years
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Development partners should  increase finance for public sector research and development in agricultural water management
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MDB’s should prioritize institutional reform in irrigation and drainage, including restructuring of irrigation departments
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It is likely that public private partnerships (PPP) will be able to improve irrigation and drainage services. MDBs should assist irrigation departments develop viable models
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MDBs should focus on creating off-farm employment in rural areas as an alternative to farming
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Priority must be given to modernizing irrigation and drainage systems to increase water productivity
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MDBs should focus on creating rural infrastructure to support effective supply-chains
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MDBs should increase support to improve post-harvest management will reduce losses and increase water productivity
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MDBs should support increased capacity development for system operators, managers and irrigators
 
 
 
Please add any comments or suggestions regarding the three sets of questions you have just answered.
   
 
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