Irrigation development options and investment strategies for the 1980"s : USAID/Peru

Recommendations are that USAID/P support: (1) community-initiated micro-scale irrigation projects in the Sierra Region, along with incentive policies and services for Sierra agricultural development; (2) technical studies of, and private sector ventures in, commercially viable irrigation in the coastal region; (3) increased on-farm water management training; (4) further technical studies and research to support Upper Selva development; and (5) the gathering of data needed for near term, follow-on strategic planning. Included are suggestions for specifically recommended activities, as well as a statement of the main findings on which the recommendations were based. Part II of the report presents findings from certain related studies and the main arguments - based on discussions with farmers (in Quechua) and with Government of Peru operational personnel and on field inspections - supporting the above-noted recommendations. An annex provides further details. Eight tables are included.