LB-IRRIGATION

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The Irrigation Rehabilitation and Modernization Project comprises two major components: (a) rehabilitation and modernization of surface irrigation infrastructure covering about 27,000 ha; and (b) provision of support to national public institutions involved in the irrigation sub-sector, and to regional and local institutions involved in the operation and maintenance of irrigation schemes. Under the infrastructure rehabilitation components, the project will support: (i) rehabilitation and modernization of irrigation works and facilities long neglected as a result of the hostilities; and (ii) operation and maintenance of irrigation systems as well as the procurement of irrigation equipment and materials. The institutional support component will include: (a) strengthening of irrigation and water management public institutions; (b) strengthening of basic public agricultural services, such as applied research, extension, quality control of agricultural inputs and produce; and (c) support to Water Authorities and Water User Association in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems and improving the efficiency of on-farm water use. Cost recovery and cost sharing will be consistent with the National Water Management Strategy currently under preparation.