Lately, we have been focused on our design deadlines but the importance of the reservoir Water User Group (WUG) keeps coming up as an extremely important aspect of this project. The main goal of our efforts is to build lasting irrigation infrastructure for the Balang Commune. However, the long term effects of our conservative design, the detailed QA/QC procedures and construction oversight may still be greatly diminished if local leaders, as shown in Tobias' photos, do not understand the importance of regular maintenance and a fair water distribution plan.
There appears to be many
reports regarding water management in developing countries; each with very specific plans of action. But, from what we have heard, these plans have not often been successfully implemented. Rather, finding strong local leaders within the community is the key for a successful WUG.
Lately, we have been focused on our design deadlines but the importance of the reservoir Water User Group (WUG) keeps coming up as an extremely important aspect of this project. The main goal of our efforts is to build lasting irrigation infrastructure for the Balang Commune. However, the long term effects of our conservative design, the detailed QA/QC procedures and construction oversight may still be greatly diminished if local leaders, as shown in Tobias' photos, do not understand the importance of regular maintenance and a fair water distribution plan.
There appears to be many reports regarding water management in developing countries; each with very specific plans of action. But, from what we have heard, these plans have not often been successfully implemented. Rather, finding strong local leaders within the community is the key for a successful WUG.
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