Analysis of the promoting factors of the development in participatory irrigation management (Case study: Miandarband rural district)

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 MSc. Student, Rural Development, University of Kermanshah, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Agricultural Extension and Education, University of Kermanshah, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Agricultural Extension and Education, University of Kermanshah, Iran

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was analyzingthe promoting factors of the developmentin participatory irrigation managementin the irrigation network of Miandarband villages located in Kermanshah County. The research population consisted of all beneficiaries of this area (N=417). By using the Cochran's formula, 126 people were chosen through a random stratified sampling method with appropriate attribution. The main instrument was questionnaire which validity was obtained by Regional Water organization expert of Kermanshah County and panel of faculty members of extension and rural development in Razi University. To measure reliability of questionnaire Cronbach's Alpha formula calculated (α=0.79). Data was analyzed by SPSS16 software.The results of the exploratory factor analysis classified the promoting factors of development of participatory management irrigation in seven factors of economic, educational-extension, supportive,technical,cultural, social and managerial. The results of this study gains many achievements for the institutions involved in irrigation management transfer to beneficiaries.

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 45, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
October 2014
Pages 565-573

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