EFFECTIVENESS OF NONGOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN DEVELOPING LOCAL IRRIGATION ORGANIZATIONS: A CASE.

1. Introduction 1.1 Participatory Management 1.2 Importance And Role Of Nongovernment Organizations 1.3 Objectives Of The Study 1.4 Methodology 1.4.1 Selection Of The Sample 1.4.2 Data Collection Techniques 1.4.3 Data Analysis 1.4.4 Study Limitations 1.5 Study Locations 1.5.1 Nagadeepa-Mahawewa 1.5.2 Pimburettewa 2. Objectives And Strategies Of The Change Agent 2.1 Entry Of Change Agent To The Study Locations 2.2 Objectives Of The Change Agent 2.3 Study Team's Assessment Of Pre-Intervention Conditions 2.3.1 Inadequate Water Supply 2.3.2 Inefficient Water Use 2.3.3 Lack Of An Efficient Farmer Organization System 2.3.4 Acute Poverty And Poor Health 2.3.5 Other Problems 2.4 Analysis Of Intervention Strategies 2.4.1 Training 2.4.2 Establishing Farmere Organizations 2.4.3 School Water Conservation Comittees 2.4.4 Leadership Development 3. Impact Of The Change Agent 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Impact On Knowledge Of Water Management 3.3 Impact On Working Relationships Of Farmers And Officers 3.4 Impact On Motivation Of Farmers And Officers 3.5 Outcomes Of Th Farmer Organization System 3.6 Impact On Operation And Maintenance 3.6.1 Impact On O&M Fee Collection 3.6.2 Is The Impact On O&M Sustainable 3.7 Impact Of Rehabilitation Work In Pimburettewa 3.8 Impact On Land Use And Agricultural Production 3.8.1 Rice Versus Nonrice Crops 3.8.2 Short-Aged Versus Long-Aged Rice Varieties 3.8.3 Rice Production 3.8.4 Crop Damage 3.8.5 Land Preparation 3.8.6 Adherence To The Cultivation Schedule 3.9 Impact On Water Use Effeciency 3.10 Economic Impact: Income And Expenditure Pattern 3.10.1 Income And Expenditure Pattern 3.10.2 Living Standards 3.11 Impact On Cultural Activities 3.12 Farmer Perceptions On The Outcome Of The Program 3.13 Conclusion 4. Conclusion 4.1 Achievements 4.1.1 Specific Achievements In Nagadeepa And Pimburettewa 4.1.2 Broader Achievement 4.2 Implication For The Future

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