عنوان
پدید آورنده
موضوع
رده
کتابخانه
محل استقرار
NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY NUMBER
Number
TLets687571
TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Title Proper
Participatory modelling platform for groundwater irrigation management with local farmers in Iran (Kashan)
General Material Designation
[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Jafary, Forough
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
University of Birmingham
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2016
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
Thesis (Ph.D.)
Text preceding or following the note
2016
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
This thesis develops a participatory modelling process to study improvement in the management of irrigation efficiency, including physical and social dimensions in the context of arid and semi-arid regions of Iran. This study develops an interdisciplinary and participatory method to understand and strengthen collective decision-making in local Iranian farming systems. Specific attention is given to groundwater irrigated agricultural practices under the Iranian governance system to provide wider context. Kashan City, in central Iran is selected as a case study area for specific reasons, such as historical water use, the farmers' rich indigenous knowledge, and successful agricultural practices under conditions of water scarcity. The accessibility and willingness of local farmers to engage in a participatory modelling process are considered. The thesis suggests the first use of role-play simulation for irrigation management practices in Iran, is an effective and insightful method of achieving adaptive management solutions. The application of an innovative participatory simulation modelling with farmers revealed their main incentives for collective irrigation practices, their capabilities to learn and evaluate the system. It is argued that management decisions have major impacts on farmers' livelihoods and therefore it is essential to integrate farmers' perspectives in local governance to sustain agricultural productivity.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
S Agriculture (General); TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Jafary, Forough
CORPORATE BODY NAME - SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY
University of Birmingham
ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
Electronic name
مطالعه متن کتاب p
[Thesis]
276903
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