Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Lesson Learned

Well-functioning institutions are essential to the long-term success of irrigation projects: Although the Project introduced elements of formal legal structures to the traditional WUAs, these structures have not endured, as farmers have continued to rely on traditional associations.

Well-functioning institutions are essential to the long-term success of irrigation projects: Although the Project introduced elements of formal legal structures to the traditional WUAs, these structures have not endured, as farmers have continued to rely on traditional associations. This transition highlights the importance of existing institutions as a backstop for long-term sustainability in irrigation projects.