Performance indicators for irrigation and drainage

Abstract

This paper summarises the performance indicators currently used in the Research Program on Irrigation Performance (RPIP). Within this Program field data are measured and collected to quantify and test about 40 multidisciplinary performance indicators. These indicators cover water delivery, water use efficiency, maintenance, sustainability of irrigation, environmental aspects, socio-economics and management. The indicators now are sufficiently mature to be recommended for use in irrigation and drainage performance assessment.