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Irrigation Governance Challenges in the Mediterranean Region: Learning from Experiences and Promoting Sustainable Performance pp 45–78Cite as

Irrigation Modernization and Rehabilitation Programs, A Spectrum of Experiences: Analysis and Lessons Learnt

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In the former chapter, the main national irrigation programs in the focus countries of the Mediterranean Region were identified. Consistent with the approach of this publication, i.e. learning from experiences , a number of case studies will be described here, and we will try to learn from each of them a relevant lesson .

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    1 US$ = 3,28 TL in Nov. 2016.

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    1 DH = 0,9 € in 2010.

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    Sectoring is a technique that groups hydrants according to pre-established criteria and optimizes the water distribution schedules by establishing sectors of similar characteristics.

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    Marwas are the quaternary canals taking water from the tertiary canals or pipes. They can be open canals or gated pipes.

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  1. CIHEAM-Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, Valenzano (BA), Italy

    Roula Khadra

  2. Rome, Italy

    Juan Antonio Sagardoy

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Khadra, R., Sagardoy, J. (2019). Irrigation Modernization and Rehabilitation Programs, A Spectrum of Experiences: Analysis and Lessons Learnt. In: Irrigation Governance Challenges in the Mediterranean Region: Learning from Experiences and Promoting Sustainable Performance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-13554-6_3

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