Author: Sahat M. Pasaribu
AIT Library Call Number: AIT Diss. no.RD-05-01
Year: 2005
Academic Program: Regional and Rural Development Planning (RRDP)
Type: Thesis (Ph.D.) – Asian Institute of Technology, 2005
Examination Committee: Jayant Kumar Routray (Chairperson); Ganesh P. Shivakoti, Soparth Pongquan, Roberto S. Clemente(Examination Committee Members)
Abstract: Indonesia is an agricultural country with some 51.6 million ha of agricultural land or 70% of the total area. Rice is an important component of the Indonesian diet and its demand increases as population grows and the national economy improves. Irrigation systems play an important role in rice production. Java Island has a long experience with irrigation development and other issues related to farming. As one of the leading rice producers in the country, East Java Province was chosen as the study site to provide insight and information on irrigation management, specifically on Water Users’ Associations. The development of irrigation in Indonesia has gradually improved since the adoption of modern agriculture. Appropriate irrigation management system is directed to support the efficient use of water, particularly for rice cultivation. The role of local government is considered an integral part of agricultural development. In line with the newly enhanced regional autonomy laws giving more authority to governments, they have a strong role to play in creating water potential and managing irrigation systems involving farmers as members of the Water Users’ Associations. The research focused on the assessment of water allocation and distribution practices, institutional roles in conflict resolution and level of participation of water users in different activities of farmer-managed irrigation systems (FMIS). Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected through household survey, focus group discussion and interview of key informants with field observations. There were 202 households interviewed from five sub districts (11 villages). They were selected based on the criteria of water sufficiency and water deficit areas. Secondary data were gathered from statistical yearbooks and other documents from relevant government offices. Different types of analyses were applied to create different scenarios showing certain levels of irrigation performance. Analytical tools employed include
Scholarship Donor(s): Government of the Republic of Indonesia (ADB-funded PAAT Project No. 1526-INO)
Note: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy”
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