Development of Irrigation Infrastructure: Technical Note

Investing in irrigation contributes to food and nutrition security, increases farmers’ incomes and creates jobs in the construction and maintenance of irrigation systems. Irrigation also helps farmers manage risks and increases resilience to climatic shocks.

This note provides an overview of how IFAD-supported irrigation projects are designed and outlines the steps to achieve the full potential of irrigation development. This note is particularly relevant to arid regions where agricultural production is fully dependent on irrigation.