Title: The impact of decentralization on large scale irrigation : evidence from the Philippines

Authors: Araral, Eduardo K.

Place: [S.l.]

Publisher: Water alternatives

Year: 2011

Journal: Water alternatives

Volume: Vol. 4, Issue 2

PAGE: 110--123

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: irrigation, farmers associations, decision-making, philippines

Abstract: Econometric analysis of a 83,000 hectares irrigation system in the Philippines finds that decentralized subsystems are more likely to solve collective action problems such as free-riding, conflict resolution and rule enforcement, and highlights the importance of credible enforcement.

URL: http://www.water-alternatives.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=134

Document type: Portal