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| Title
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Incentive creation for irrigation system maintenance and water delivery
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| Subtitle
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The case of recent reforms in Andhra Pradesh
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| Author
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Svendsen, M., Huppert, W.
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| Editor or Organisation
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GIZ
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| Year
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2000
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| Keywords
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sector reform, legal framework, operation and maintenance
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| Country
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India
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| Type
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good practice
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| Language
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English
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| Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Concepts
3. Background
4. Reforms
5. Service Exchanges
6. Conclusions
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| Abstract
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Innovative irrigation sector reforms in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh were initiated in 1997 with the unanimous passage by the state legislature of a new irrigation law. Changes embodied in the law focus on transferring significant decision making authority over irrigation water delivery and system maintenance to farmers to enhance accountability of service providers to service users. At the same time, the existing field structure of the state irrigation department was left intact and continues to serve as the service provider in the new set-up. This creates a complex organizational picture in which relationships are non-linear and interconnected. The MAINTAIN framework adapted to such a situation was applied to describe and interpret the changes which have taken place between the pre-reform and post-reform periods. This allowed to detect incomplete service relationships and remaining gaps in accountability. The study concludes that the reform process has been admirably designed and managed to secure the widest possible base of political support. The recent reelection of the responsible government has given added support to the reforms. Still the reforms are a work in progress and require continued support, monitoring, and adjustment to survive and succeed. With its concept of authority systems, the study analyzes the legal basis for relationships and powers.
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| Permission
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Yes
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| Category
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Enabling Environment, Technologies
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