NATL. IRR. MGMT. IMP

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The Irrigation Management Improvement Project will support nationwide improvements in the operation and maintenance (O & M) of about 105,000 ha of existing irrigation systems as well as policy and institutional reforms to increase the efficiency and self-financing of the Irrigation Development Offices (OMVs). The project will consist of: (a) provision of equipment and vehicles for O & M activities and of safety stocks of spare parts, rehabilitation of hydro/electromechanical equipment, and execution of rehabilitation works; (b) setting up an efficient management information system and defining improved planning, financial and operating procedures in OMVs, upgrading the coordination between OMVs and their supervisory Ministries, strengthening Water User Associations, introducing adequate pricing policies for OMVs' services to promote a more rational use of resources and financial autonomy; (c) technical assistance and training; and (d) on-farm development.