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Institutions under stress and people in distress: institution-building and drought in a new settlement scheme

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  • Merrey, Douglas J.
  • Somaratne, Pallewatte G.

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This paper analyzes irrigation operational problems, and their institutional causes, on a new irrigation system in southern Sri Lanka, based on research during disastrous drought. The authors offer a number of suggestions for improving the management of this system.

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  • Merrey, Douglas J. & Somaratne, Pallewatte G., 1989. "Institutions under stress and people in distress: institution-building and drought in a new settlement scheme," IWMI Books, International Water Management Institute, number 113954.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iwmibo:113954
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.113954
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    1. Stanbury, P., 1989. "Land settlement planning for improved irrigation management: a case study of the Kirindi Oya Irrigation and Settlement Project," IWMI Books, Reports H005728, International Water Management Institute.

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