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Author: Anderson, Geoffrey Rex × Start date: 1977 × Type: Masters Research thesis × Subject: Economic aspects ×

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    Formulation of a national institutional framework for sustainable irrigation development in the Lao People's Democratic Republic
    Anderson, Geoffrey Rex ( 1999)
    The primary objective of the thesis is to develop recommendations for institutional arrangements within various levels of government agencies concerned with irrigation for improved development and management of small scale irrigation in Lao PDR. Secondary objectives of the thesis are the identification of a legal framework to protect the rights of investors, developers and beneficiaries; and the identification of financial arrangements to ensure the availability of funds for construction and development, as well as the generation of funds for effective operation and maintenance. Using experience from studies in other Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and within Lao PDR, the thesis reviews existing organisational arrangements for the irrigation sub-sector in Lao PDR and makes recommendations for change. It is acknowledged that some of existing arrangements, although not ideal, are unlikely to be changed within the next few years. Funding arrangements for irrigation are set out on the basis that the water users will contribute substantially to costs. Government funding flows are detailed and again it is noted that change is unlikely. The organisation of the National level Department of Irrigation is considered in some detail with recommended roles and responsibilities recommended for five operational divisions. These are the Survey, Study and Design Division; the Technical Management Division; the Operations and Maintenance Division; the Administrative Division; and the Planning and Cooperation Division. Operational units of each of these divisions are also detailed. Staff numbers for each unit have been estimated and the recommended minimum number of staff required to effectively operate the Department of Irrigation is specified. Detailed job descriptions determined from an analysis of the capabilities and needs of the Government and experiences of the literature review, sub-sectoral review and case studies have been published separately. These recommendations are considered to adequately meet the objectives of the thesis.