Impact of Stakeholder Participation on Water Resource Management in Irrigation

EasyChair Preprint 14465

Abstract

Effective water resource management in irrigation systems is crucial for ensuring food security, sustainable agricultural practices, and equitable access to water resources. One key aspect of successful water management is the participation of various stakeholders, including local farmers, irrigation authorities, environmental organizations, and community leaders. This paper explores the impact of stakeholder participation on water resource management in the context of irrigation systems.

The study begins by identifying the key stakeholders involved in irrigation water management and the strategies for engaging them, such as participatory planning, stakeholder consultations, and collaborative monitoring. It then examines the benefits of stakeholder participation, which include improved understanding of local water needs, increased transparency and accountability in decision-making, enhanced buy-in and ownership of water management initiatives, and better alignment of water management strategies with community priorities.

However, the paper also acknowledges the challenges and barriers to effective stakeholder participation, such as unequal power dynamics, lack of trust between stakeholders, limited resources and capacity, and coordination and communication challenges. To address these issues, the study proposes strategies for enhancing stakeholder participation, including capacity building, institutionalizing stakeholder participation in water management policies, developing inclusive and transparent decision-making processes, and leveraging technology and digital platforms for stakeholder engagement.

Keyphrases: Irrigation water resource management, Lack of trust and collaboration, Limited resources and capacity, Power dynamics and marginalization, stakeholder participation

@booklet{EasyChair:14465,
  author    = {Samon Daniel and Godwin Olaoye},
  title     = {Impact of Stakeholder Participation on Water Resource Management in Irrigation},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14465},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}