Innovation in Irrigation and Drainage for Irrigated Agriculture in Guayas
The Provincial Decentralized Autonomous Government of Guayas (GADP-G) within the framework of its exclusive powers has defined as a priority the updating of the Provincial Irrigation and Drainage Plan. This priority within the framework of the exercise of the irrigation and drainage competence, requires the identification of instruments and/or concrete actions to advance in the management of the same, as a determining factor for agricultural production. This effort demands the strengthening of the capacities of the technical team of the Provincial GAD of Guayas for the planning and management of the aforementioned competence and which are part of the economic-productive system of Guayas. In this way, it is expected to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of the farmers of the territory. The development of the aforementioned requires the identification, adjustment and implementation of specialized studies that guide institutional efforts for the short, medium and long term. This process requires dialogue and joint work between productive actors (irrigation and drainage boards, agricultural associations, communes), provincial authorities, productive organizations and/or strategic partners that allow the creation of public-private alliances for the execution of concrete actions in the economic-productive dimension of the province of Guayas.

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Develop, together with the Decentralized Autonomous Provincial Government of Guayas and its Provincial Irrigation, Drainage and Dredging Directorate, joint actions to update its Provincial Irrigation and Drainage Plan and the development of priority technical instruments for strengthening and exercising jurisdiction.
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Ecuador
5100-00
Precipitation:
US$464,540.00
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Finalized
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How has IICA integrated NbS into its projects? Through direct practices to reduce and use water in cultivation processes, mainly in rice. Adaptation and mitigation processes in food production processes. Strengthening productive human talent. What lessons can you share about collaborating with farmers to implement NbS? Appropriation of the project in which economic and management counterparts are integrated. Encouraging the adaptation of new technologies based on evidence that promote results and that are verifiable. Active and collective participation as a work group or association, where the common good prevails. Strengthening organizational systems and the generation of new agricultural practices. What examples of innovation in NbS can you share from your experience at IICA? Optimization of water for irrigation. Incorporation of new cultivation techniques, such as: SRI, SICA, among others. Incorporation of quality management systems: GMP, GPP, GAP, GLOBAL GAP. How are you promoting education and training in NbS among farmers? Innovation bootcamp for producers and officials of the GADs. Field schools.
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