Update of the Irrigation and Drainage Plan 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.

Objective:
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.
Project Data:
NbS Data:
Country:
Ecuador
5100-00
IICA Code:
US$464,540.00
Amount:
Finalized
State:
2020
Start year:
2022
End year:
Yes
NbS application:
How has IICA integrated NBS into its projects?
Identify and implement new agricultural practices that reduce water consumption in the production process and improve agricultural yield (SRI in rice)
What lessons learned can you share about collaborating with farmers to implement NBS?
There is interest in learning about new, more environmentally and ecosystem-friendly methodologies. The methodological process works; however, post-technical assistance support and follow-up are necessary to ensure farmers' greater adoption of the methodologies, as it has been shown that farmers do not always continue with the learned practices and return to traditional processes.
What examples of NBS innovation can you share from your experience at IICA?
Implementation of the SRI methodology in rice, reducing water consumption in cultivation and production.
How are you promoting NBS education and training among farmers?
Complementary projects include activities such as field days to foster interest in agroecological practices.