Review of Literature on Benchmarking of Irrigation Systems

Abstract

The definition adopted by World Bank program; “Benchmarking is a systematic process for securing continual improvement through comparisons with relevant and achievable internal or external norms and standard”, Hector Malano and Martin Burton [2001]. Benchmarking is a process to improve the level of irrigation services, increase transparency, accountability of irrigation projects and promote an increased role for water users in irrigation management. It is firmly believed that improvement in the level of service provision to water users is a key factor to increase and sustain agriculture production. [CWC Report, 2002]