PROSPECTS FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN THE IRRIGATION SECTOR.pptVIP

PROSPECTS FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN THE IRRIGATION SECTOR Eighth International Seminar on Participatory Irrigation Management (Tarbes, May 9, 2005) Salah Darghouth (World Bank, INPIM) IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE AT THE CROSSROADS Significant Achievements in Food Security: 40% of Food (on 17% Land) Increased Food Availability Affordability Income and Employment Increase Investments in Rural Infrastructure Multiplier Effects?Growth in Rural Economy PIM Experience (in over 60 countries) with promising results IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE AT THE CROSSROADS Costs and Consequences of Past Irrig