Proposed Business Plan for Pilot Farmer Organizations

Abstract

"This paper presents general guidelines to farmer organizations on how to achieve economic viability and how to carry out effective monitoring through an accountability mechanism. The paper is based on field studies conducted in the Sindh province of Pakistan. These guidelines could be useful in developing the future action plan after irrigation management transfer to the farmer organization. They deal with water supply and distribution, operation and maintenance, assessment and collection of water rates, and financial record keeping."