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Financed by the World Bank and Financed by the World Bank and the Government of Georgia the Government of Georgia Irrigation and Drainage Irrigation and Drainage Community Development Project Community Development Project (2002 – 2008) (2002 – 2008)

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Financed by the World Bank and Financed by the World Bank and the Government of Georgiathe Government of Georgia

Irrigation and Drainage Community Irrigation and Drainage Community Development ProjectDevelopment Project

(2002 – 2008)(2002 – 2008)

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Alazan i

Alazani

Iori

Lake D jandara Iori

A l a z a n i

Ksa

ni

Terg i

D idi L ia

khvi

M tkvari

Ara

gvi

A lge ti

K hram i

Lake Tabatskuri

K tsia

Tedzam i

Lake P aravani

Lake Sagam o

Lake M ada

prone

M tkva ri

Borjmistsk

ali

Lake K hancali

Lake K hozapin i

R ioni

K virila

K hanistska li

Tskh

enist

skali

Dzir

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LakeP aliastom i

Shaori reservo ir

E n guri

R ioni

Enguri

P ichora

K intrish i

Supsa

K odori

B zip i

Chorokhi

Lake R itsa

L ag o d ek h i

S ig n ag i

D ed o p lis tsk a ro

K v a re li

G u rjaan i

Te lav i

S ag a red jo

A k h m eta

R u stav i

G ard ab an i

T ia n e ti

T BIL ISI

M tsk h e ta

M arn e u li

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K az b eg i

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K asp i

G o ri

A k h a lg o ri

Tsk h in v ali

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D m an is i

B o ln is i

Jav a

K o rn is i

K are li

B o rjo m i

A k h a lk a lak i

N in o tsm in d a

A m b ro lau ri

O n i

K h a rag au li

Tsh ia tu ra

S ach k h ere

A sp in d zaA k h a lts ik h e

T k ib u li

Z es tap o n i

Terjo la

Tsa g eri

L en tek h i

M estia

B ag d a ti

Tsk a ltu b o

K u ta is i

A d ig en i

S u a k h ev i

K h u lo

K h o n i

Van i

C h o k h a tau ri

S am tred ia

A b a sh a

S en ak i

Z u g d id i

C h k h o ro tsk u

Tsa le d jik h a

M artv ili

O zu rg e ti

P o ti

L an ch k h u ti

K h o b i

K o b u le ti

K h e lv ach au ri

K ed a

B a tu m i

G a li

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O ch am ch ire

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Population and Ground AreaPopulation and Ground Area

Total ground area Total ground area 6969..494 494 kmkm22

Total population Total population 44..409409..800800

Rural population Rural population 11..874874..800 800 42,5%42,5%

Urban population Urban population 22..535535..000 000

57,5%57,5%

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Land resources Land resources

Total ground areaTotal ground area 6,949,400 6,949,400 haha Agricultural landsAgricultural lands 3,022,700 3,022,700 haha

Arable landArable land 795,300 795,300 haha Perennials Perennials 267,900 267,900 haha Meadows Meadows 142,500 142,500 haha PasturesPastures 1,797,200 1,797,200 haha Premises and yardsPremises and yards 19,800 19,800 haha

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Privatized land Privatized land

% of total land resources% of total land resources

Total area of private land;Total area of private land; 943,400943,400hhаа13,6%13,6%

Agricultural landsAgricultural lands 763763,000,000hhаа25,2%25,2% Arable landArable land 436,600436,600hhаа 5454,,8%8% Perennials Perennials 181,100181,100hhаа 67,6%67,6% MeadowsMeadows 41,90041,900hhаа 2929,,4%4% Pastures Pastures 83,60083,600hhаа 4,6%4,6% Premises and yardsPremises and yards 19,800 19,800 hhаа 100%100%

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QUANTITY OF RIVERS IN GEORGIA AND QUANTITY OF RIVERS IN GEORGIA AND THEIR ANNUAL RUNOFF (KMTHEIR ANNUAL RUNOFF (KM33))

West GeorgiaWest Georgia East Georgia East Georgia TotalTotal

QuantityQuantity RunoffRunoff QuantityQuantity RunoffRunoff Quantity Quantity RunoffRunoff

NumberNumber %% KKмм33 %% NumberNumber %% KKмм33 %% NumberNumber %% KKмм33 %%

18.10918.109 69,569,5 48,048,0 78,078,0 7.9517.951 30,530,5 13,4513,45 22,022,0 26.06026.060 100100 61,4561,45 100100

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Water resources of main rivers in Water resources of main rivers in West GeorgiaWest Georgia

№№ RiverRiver Average Annual Average Annual

discharge discharge

((мм33//secsec ))

Maximum Maximum dischargedischarge ((мм33//secsec ))

Average annual Average annual runoffrunoff ((КмКм33))

11 RioniRioni 420420 3.1453.145 13,2513,25

22 ChorokhiChorokhi 275275 4.8004.800 8,678,67

33 InguriInguri 173173 1.5001.500 5,455,45

44 TskhenistskaliTskhenistskali 82,082,0 1.2501.250 2,582,58

55 KvirilaKvirila 65,065,0 1.2201.220 2,052,05

66 SupsaSupsa 46,046,0 1.4401.440 1,451,45

77 AjaristskaliAjaristskali 45,045,0 1.1701.170 1,421,42

88 KhobiKhobi 43,443,4 1.5301.530 1,371,37

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Water resources of main rivers in Water resources of main rivers in East GeorgiaEast Georgia

№№ RiverRiver Average Annual Average Annual

discharge discharge

((мм33//secsec ))

Maximum Maximum dischargedischarge ((мм33//secsec ))

Average annual Average annual runoffrunoff ((КмКм33))

11 КураКура 206206 2.3702.370 6,506,50

22 АлазаниАлазани 102102 1.2351.235 3,223,22

33 ХрамиХрами 5555,,55 1.1901.190 1,751,75

44 АрагвиАрагви 47,547,5 1.0501.050 1,501,50

55 ЛиахвиЛиахви 40,040,0 735735 1,261,26

66 ПоцховиПоцхови 22,022,0 530530 0,690,69

77 ИориИори 15,015,0 850850 0,470,47

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Agricultural production in 2006Agricultural production in 2006

Share of agriculture in GDPShare of agriculture in GDP 1818%%

Employment in agriculture Employment in agriculture

- Of the total labour force 57%- Of the total labour force 57%

- Of the total population 24%- Of the total population 24%

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Dynamics of the irrigated areas Dynamics of the irrigated areas in in 1988-20061988-2006

412 422400 400 390

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Dynamics of the drained areas Dynamics of the drained areas in in 1988-20061988-2006

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0,593,101,942,222,52

5,034,662,723,25

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Financing of the DASM from the State Financing of the DASM from the State BudgetBudget

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Chart of amelioration infrastructure management and Chart of amelioration infrastructure management and financing financing (Soviet period) (Soviet period)

Collective and state farmsBudgets of collective and

state farms

Major schemes and main amelioration

infrastructure

Onfarm infrastructure

State organization of water resources

management

Management

State budget

Financing

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Chart of amelioration infrastructure Chart of amelioration infrastructure management and financing management and financing ((until 2007until 2007))

Amelioration Association AA

Local authorities Local budget

Amelioration infrastructure in the AA service area

Other minor schemes, bank protection and hydraulic

structures

Main amelioration infrastructure

Department of Amelioration Scheme management

DASM

Management

Amelioration Association AA

State budget

Financing

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Chart of amelioration infrastructure management and Chart of amelioration infrastructure management and financing financing ((current situationcurrent situation))

Amelioration Association AA

Local authorities Local budget

Amelioration infrastructure served by AAs

Local schemes, river embankments and

hydraulic structures

Main amelioration infrastructure

Regional LTDs

Management

Amelioration Association AA

Regional LTDs

Financing

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Organization chart of water resources Organization chart of water resources management management

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Annual O&M Costs Annual O&M Costs

Annual costs

GEL/ha

Irrigation Schemes:

8080 Headworks, main canals, structures 50 Secondary and tertiary canals

3030

Drainage Schemes :

6060 Main drain, pump station, structures 40 Collectors and drains

2020

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Charge for irrigation water delivery and Charge for irrigation water delivery and drainage services per hectare drainage services per hectare ((untiluntil 200 20077))

Wholesale charge: GEL 6/ha for 1,000 m3 irrigation water delivery GEL 3/ha for drainage services per hectare

Retail charge Wholesale charge + AA costs of onfarm infrastructure

O&M (determined by the AA General Assembly)

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Charge for irrigation water delivery and Charge for irrigation water delivery and drainage services per hectare drainage services per hectare ((since since 200 20077))

Wholesale charge: GEL 75/ha for per hectare service of the irrigation

scheme regardless the number of irrigations GEL 40/ha for drainage services per hectare

Retail charge: Wholesale charge + AA costs of onfarm infrastructure

O&M (determined by the AA General Assembly

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Original Project Funding Sources Original Project Funding Sources

Sources of financing Million USD %

а) International Development Association (IDA) credit

27,0 82,3%

б) Government of Georgia contribution 4,3 13,1%

в) AA member fees 1,5 4,6%

Total 32,8 100%

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IDA Credit Terms IDA Credit Terms

Years to maturityYears to maturity 40 40 летлет

Grace periodGrace period 10 10 летлет

Annual service charge Annual service charge 0,75%0,75%

Credit repayment within 30 years Credit repayment within 30 years

by semi-annual installments by semi-annual installments

Grant element of credit Grant element of credit 75.57%75.57%

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Disbursement of credit funds Disbursement of credit funds (USD 27 million)(USD 27 million)

2.53.0

3.7

4.75.2

5.9

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Five-year project Five-year project ## SchemeScheme Area haArea ha

11 AA establishment and full rehabilitation of irrigation schemes AA establishment and full rehabilitation of irrigation schemes (off-farm infrastructure + onfarm infrastructure) (off-farm infrastructure + onfarm infrastructure) 16.33016.330

      a) a) Tashiskari (Khashuri and Kareli Districts)Tashiskari (Khashuri and Kareli Districts) 7.500 7.500

      b) b) Kvemo Alazani (Gurjaani District)Kvemo Alazani (Gurjaani District) 8.550 8.550

      c) c) Giorgitsminda (Akhaltsikhe District) Giorgitsminda (Akhaltsikhe District) 280 280

22 AA establishment and full rehabilitation of drainage schemes AA establishment and full rehabilitation of drainage schemes (off-farm infrastructure + onfarm infrastructure)(off-farm infrastructure + onfarm infrastructure) 3.730 3.730

      a) a) Rioni-Choloki (Lanchkhuti District)Rioni-Choloki (Lanchkhuti District) 2.030 2.030

      b) b) Rioni-Khobi (Khobi District)Rioni-Khobi (Khobi District) 1.700 1.700

33 AA establishment and rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage AA establishment and rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage onfarm network onfarm network

40.000 40.000

     

   AA establishment and full rehabilitation AA establishment and full rehabilitation 60.060 60.060

44 AA establishment AA establishment 49.940 49.940

TotalTotal 110.000 110.000

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Five-year project Five-year project

110.000 haTotal project area

60.060 haAA establishment and scheme

rehabilitation

49.940 гaAA establishment

16.330 ha

AA establishment and full rehabilitation of irrigation

schemes (offfarm infrastructure + onfarm

infrastructure)

3.730 haAA establishment and full

rehabilitation of drainage schemes (offfarm infrastructure + onfarm

infrastructure)

40.000 гa

AA establishment and rehabilitation of onfarm irrigation and drainage

infrastructure

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Legal Framework of land reclamation Legal Framework of land reclamation

1.1. Constitution Constitution

2.2. Law On Ownership of Agricultural LandsLaw On Ownership of Agricultural Lands

3.3. Law on Land Reclamation – adopted on october 15, 1997 Law on Land Reclamation – adopted on october 15, 1997 (amended on March 7, 2000 and January 21, 2002);(amended on March 7, 2000 and January 21, 2002);

4.4. Law on Legal entity under Pubic LawLaw on Legal entity under Pubic Law;;

5.5. Law on Water Resources;Law on Water Resources;

6.6. Civil CodeCivil Code

7.7. Administrative Code Administrative Code

8.8. Criminal Code Criminal Code

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Stages of AA registration Stages of AA registration

Defining the AA service area borders

(based on a hydraulic unit principle)

Collecting signatures of potential AA members on their agreement to establish AA

(agreement of at least 51% of the total number of landholders covering at least 51% of AA service area)

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Stages of AA registration Stages of AA registration (Continued)(Continued)

Agreement on the AA service area and list of landholders

(with the local authorities, DASM local offices and state department of land management within 10 days)

Rejection of the agreement should be justified in writing

Agreement of local authorities on AA establishment

(Within 20 days from the date of the application )

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Stages of AA registration Stages of AA registration (Continued)(Continued)

AA Founding Meeting

General Assembly

(at least 51% of the potential members participating)

AA chairman and board elections

Voting approval of AA Charter

(at least 2/3 of the total number of votes is required)

Application for the registration at the Ministry of Agriculture

(Charter, minutes of the AA founding meeting, minutes of AA chairman election, AA service

area map, list of members confirmed by signatures)

Rejection of the registration should be justified in writing

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Stages of AA registration Stages of AA registration (Continued)(Continued)

AA registration at the Ministry of Agriculture

(two weeks after the application receipt date)

Award of the identification code of the state department of statistics to the AA

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Stages of AA registration Stages of AA registration (Continued)(Continued)

Conclusion of the usufruct contract between the AA and the Ministry of State Property Management

(notary attested)

on the transfer of the state infrastructure to the AA

Registration in the State Department on Land Resources Management Register

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Organization chart of the AA Organization chart of the AA

Auditing commission

General Assembly/Representatives’

meeting

Financial management

Administrative management

AA Management Board

Chairman

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Organization chart of AA financed by the Organization chart of AA financed by the IDCDPIDCDP

General Assembly/Representatives’

meeting

Audit committee Advisory Council

Financial management

Administrative management

Procurement management

Governance

Management

Procurement management Committee

ManagerExecutive

management

AA management Board

Chairman

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Number of AAsNumber of AAs HaHa Number of Number of membersmembers

Number of Number of districtsdistricts

263263 232,20232,2044

191,00191,0022

3838

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Ksa

ni

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D idi L ia

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M tkvari

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A lge ti

K hram i

Lake Tabatskuri

K tsia

Tedzam i

Lake P aravani

Lake Sagam o

Lake M ada

prone

M tkva ri

Borjmistsk

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Lake K hancali

Lake K hozapin i

R ioni

K virila

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Lake R itsa

L ag o d ek h i

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S ag a red jo

A k h m eta

R u stav i

G ard ab an i

T ia n e ti

T BIL ISI

M tsk h e ta

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D u sh e ti

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G o ri

A k h a lg o ri

Tsk h in v ali

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B o ln is i

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B o rjo m i

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Number of AAs established with the IDCDP support and their service areas in Number of AAs established with the IDCDP support and their service areas in 2002-20052002-2005

12,146

263929 12

29,171.927,38727,134.9

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20,000

30,000

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AA service areas

Number of AAs

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Number of members in the AAs established with the IDCDP support in 2002-2005Number of members in the AAs established with the IDCDP support in 2002-2005

2005, 3,791

2004,

18,261

2003,

24,674

2002,

25,245

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Financing of AAs with seed money in USD in 2003-2006Financing of AAs with seed money in USD in 2003-2006

13,70776,282

472,503

1,435,781

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200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

1,400,000

1,600,000

1,800,000

2,000,000

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AA training topics AA training topics

Agricultural Business Management and General Agricultural Business Management and General AgricultureAgriculture

AA Development topics AA Development topics Accounting Accounting ProcurementProcurement Environmental considerationsEnvironmental considerations Financial monitoringFinancial monitoring Study Tours to FSUStudy Tours to FSU

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Trainings conducted under the IDCDP in 2003-2005Trainings conducted under the IDCDP in 2003-2005

number of trainings 8

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Project Technical Unit

AA Board

AA Advisory Board

AA Audit committee

AA Procurement Committee

AA Manager

AA Accountant

Ministry representatives

Consulting engineers

DASM representatives

Local consultants

Training pаrticipants

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Selection criteria for scheme rehabilitation :Selection criteria for scheme rehabilitation :

Natural and climatic conditionsNatural and climatic conditions precipitation;precipitation; evaporation;evaporation; River runoff River runoff ( (hydrologyhydrology));; Soil classes;Soil classes;

Current cropping patterns and prospects of economically profitable Current cropping patterns and prospects of economically profitable cropping patternscropping patterns

Water demand of main crops and importance of amelioration;Water demand of main crops and importance of amelioration; Social factors, conditions of farmers, their commitment to the project;Social factors, conditions of farmers, their commitment to the project; Land privatization data;Land privatization data; Technical condition and viability of schemes;Technical condition and viability of schemes; Environmental situation and sustainability;Environmental situation and sustainability; Economic return of planned activities.Economic return of planned activities.

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Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme mapKvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme map

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Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme rehabilitation rehabilitation

The scheme was put into operation in 1933The scheme was put into operation in 1933.. The last reconstruction The last reconstruction started in 1983 and was stopped in 1990 due to the lack of funds. started in 1983 and was stopped in 1990 due to the lack of funds. The design discharge of the main canal is 20m3/sec.The design discharge of the main canal is 20m3/sec.

It is the gravity irrigation scheme and its design service area is 27,000 It is the gravity irrigation scheme and its design service area is 27,000 haha..

The design envisagesThe design envisages the followingthe following:: Full rehabilitation of the irrigation scheme headworksFull rehabilitation of the irrigation scheme headworks;; Rehabilitation of the main canal Rehabilitation of the main canal ((LL =40 =40 kmkm, , QQ =20 =20m3m3//secsec.).) and and

secondaries secondaries (( L L= 215 км) = 215 км) on on 8 8,,550 550 ha in 4 stagesha in 4 stages.. The rehabilitation cost is GEL The rehabilitation cost is GEL 14 14..763 763 million million As a result of the design implementationAs a result of the design implementation : : water supply of 22,500 ha agricultural lands in Telavi, Gurjaani, water supply of 22,500 ha agricultural lands in Telavi, Gurjaani,

Signagi and Dedoplistskaro districts in Kakheti region, 40,000 Signagi and Dedoplistskaro districts in Kakheti region, 40,000 households and Alazani hydropower station of 5 megawatt capacity households and Alazani hydropower station of 5 megawatt capacity will fully improve. will fully improve.

Irrigation of 11 AA service areas (8,550 ha of agricultural lands) will Irrigation of 11 AA service areas (8,550 ha of agricultural lands) will be guaranteed, therefore crop yields will increase for the benefit of be guaranteed, therefore crop yields will increase for the benefit of 10,300 households. 10,300 households.

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Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme Headworks Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme Headworks – flushing sluice gates – flushing sluice gates

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Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme Headworks – Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme Headworks – flushing sluice gates and regulation gates flushing sluice gates and regulation gates

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Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme Headworks Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme Headworks – emergency spillway – emergency spillway

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Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme – reinforcement of Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme – reinforcement of the main canal inverted siphon with gabions the main canal inverted siphon with gabions

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Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme - Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme - check check structure at the main canal structure at the main canal

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Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme – secondary canal Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme – secondary canal

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Kvemo Alazani irrigation Scheme – rehabilitation of Kvemo Alazani irrigation Scheme – rehabilitation of secondariessecondaries

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Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme – AA labour Kvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme – AA labour contribution contribution

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Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme mapTashiskari Irrigation Scheme map

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Rehabilitation of Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme Rehabilitation of Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme

The scheme was put into operation in 1959. The last reconstruction The scheme was put into operation in 1959. The last reconstruction started in 1983 and was stopped in 1990 due to the lack of funds. started in 1983 and was stopped in 1990 due to the lack of funds. The length is 3,300mThe length is 3,300m..

It is a gravity irrigation schemeIt is a gravity irrigation scheme.. Its design service area is 11,400 ha. Its design service area is 11,400 ha. Before the rehabilitation the scheme was in an emergency condition Before the rehabilitation the scheme was in an emergency condition and carried only 5m3/sec. and carried only 5m3/sec.

The design envisages the followingThe design envisages the following:: Full rehabilitation of Khashuri Tunnel Full rehabilitation of Khashuri Tunnel ( (LL =3,3 км, =3,3 км, QQ =9 =9 m3m3/сек.) ;/сек.) ; Rehabilitation of the headworks, main canal Rehabilitation of the headworks, main canal ( (LL =58,8 км, =58,8 км, QQ =9 =9

m3m3/сек.) /сек.) and secondaries and secondaries (( L L= 208 км) = 208 км) on 7,500 ha in 4 stageson 7,500 ha in 4 stages.. The rehabilitation cost is GEL 14,394 millionThe rehabilitation cost is GEL 14,394 million.. As a result of the design implementationAs a result of the design implementation:: Irrigation of 10 AA service areas (7,500 ha of agricultural lands) will Irrigation of 10 AA service areas (7,500 ha of agricultural lands) will

be guaranteed, therefore crop yields will increase for the benefit of be guaranteed, therefore crop yields will increase for the benefit of 10,220 households.10,220 households.

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Khashuri Tunnel of Tashiskari Irrigation Khashuri Tunnel of Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme before rehabilitationScheme before rehabilitation

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Khashuri Tunnel of Tashiskari Irrigation Khashuri Tunnel of Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme during the rehabilitationScheme during the rehabilitation

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Khashuri Tunnel of Tashiskari Irrigation Khashuri Tunnel of Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme after the rehabilitationScheme after the rehabilitation

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Headworks and main canal of Tashiskari Headworks and main canal of Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme Irrigation Scheme

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Tunnel outlet of Tashiskari irrigation Tunnel outlet of Tashiskari irrigation Scheme Scheme

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Main canal of Tashiskari irrigation Scheme Main canal of Tashiskari irrigation Scheme (view from the tunnel) (view from the tunnel)

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Tashiskari irrigation Scheme – main canal Tashiskari irrigation Scheme – main canal rehabilitationrehabilitation

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Tashiskari irrigation Scheme – trapezoidal Tashiskari irrigation Scheme – trapezoidal main canal and cross regulator main canal and cross regulator

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Tashiskari irrigation Scheme – secondary Tashiskari irrigation Scheme – secondary canals canals

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Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme – Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme – AA labour contributionAA labour contribution

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Map of Rioni-Choloki and Rioni-Khobi Map of Rioni-Choloki and Rioni-Khobi drainage schemes drainage schemes

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Rioni-Khobi Drainage Scheme rehabilitation Rioni-Khobi Drainage Scheme rehabilitation

The scheme was put into operation in 1954. The last reconstruction was carried out The scheme was put into operation in 1954. The last reconstruction was carried out in the 1980s.in the 1980s.

For the most part it is a gravity drainage scheme serving 36,800 ha and only one For the most part it is a gravity drainage scheme serving 36,800 ha and only one section (900 ha ) is a polder with two pump stations. section (900 ha ) is a polder with two pump stations.

The design envisages the followingThe design envisages the following : : Scheme rehabilitation on 1,700 ha in 2 stages, namely pump station No1 (Q=3.5m3/sec), Scheme rehabilitation on 1,700 ha in 2 stages, namely pump station No1 (Q=3.5m3/sec),

main drains (11.6km), primary and secondary collectors (L=45.1km).main drains (11.6km), primary and secondary collectors (L=45.1km). The rehabilitation cost is GEL 2.089 million. GEL 2.089 million has been disbursed. The rehabilitation cost is GEL 2.089 million. GEL 2.089 million has been disbursed. As a result of the design implementationAs a result of the design implementation : :Drainage of 4 AA service areas (1,700 ha of agricultural lands) will be guaranteed, therefore Drainage of 4 AA service areas (1,700 ha of agricultural lands) will be guaranteed, therefore

crop yields will increase for the benefit of 1,270 householdscrop yields will increase for the benefit of 1,270 households WorksWorks : : Works on 1,700 ha in Khobi District were started in 2002 and completed in two stages Works on 1,700 ha in Khobi District were started in 2002 and completed in two stages

in 2005 (villages of Patar Poti, Chaladidi, Sachochuo, Sagvamichao and Sagvichio)in 2005 (villages of Patar Poti, Chaladidi, Sachochuo, Sagvamichao and Sagvichio)

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Rioni-Khobi Rioni-Khobi Drainage SchemeDrainage Scheme – – main drainmain drain

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Rioni-Khobi Rioni-Khobi Drainage Scheme – rehabilitation Drainage Scheme – rehabilitation of main drain and bridge of main drain and bridge

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Rioni-Khobi Rioni-Khobi Drainage Scheme – Drainage Scheme – rehabilitation of collectors rehabilitation of collectors

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Rioni-Khobi Rioni-Khobi Drainage Scheme – Drainage Scheme – pumping sumppumping sump

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Rioni-Khobi Rioni-Khobi Drainage Scheme – cross Drainage Scheme – cross regulator of the pump station regulator of the pump station

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Rioni-Khobi Drainage Scheme – Rioni-Khobi Drainage Scheme – AA labour contribution AA labour contribution

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Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme Rehabilitation Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme Rehabilitation

The scheme was put into operation in the 1970s. It serves 36,800 ha. For the most The scheme was put into operation in the 1970s. It serves 36,800 ha. For the most part it is a gravity drainage scheme and only one section (900 ha ) is a polder with part it is a gravity drainage scheme and only one section (900 ha ) is a polder with two pump stations. The drainage schemes serves a total of 29,900 ha. two pump stations. The drainage schemes serves a total of 29,900 ha.

The design envisages the followingThe design envisages the following : : Scheme rehabilitation on 2.030 ha, namely reconstruction of the main drain (20.5 km) and Scheme rehabilitation on 2.030 ha, namely reconstruction of the main drain (20.5 km) and

primary and secondary collectors (L=74.5km) in two stages. primary and secondary collectors (L=74.5km) in two stages. The rehabilitation cost is GEL 2.028 million, out of which GEL 1.451 million has been The rehabilitation cost is GEL 2.028 million, out of which GEL 1.451 million has been

disbursed. disbursed.

As a result of the design implementationAs a result of the design implementation : :Drainage of 5 AA service areas (2,030 ha of agricultural lands) will be guaranteed, therefore Drainage of 5 AA service areas (2,030 ha of agricultural lands) will be guaranteed, therefore

crop yields will increase for the benefit of 2,750 householdscrop yields will increase for the benefit of 2,750 households

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Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme – secondary Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme – secondary collector collector

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Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme – new bridges Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme – new bridges on collectorson collectors

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Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme – Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme – rehabilitation of collectorsrehabilitation of collectors

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Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme –Rioni-Choloki Drainage Scheme –AA labour contribution AA labour contribution

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Yields of main crops Yields of main crops Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme Tashiskari Irrigation Scheme

1.92.5 2.5

3.8

7.0

9.0

6.0

3.54.6

3.8

6.0

15.0

10.0

19.0

84% 84%

52%58%

114% 111%

67%

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

16.0

18.0

20.0

wheat straw maize straw vegetables potato fruit

crops

ton/ha

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

120%

%

without project after rehabilitation increase %

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Yields of main crops Yields of main crops Kvemo Alazani Irrigation SchemeKvemo Alazani Irrigation Scheme

1.9 2.5 2.03.2

0.6

3.8

7.0

3.54.6 4.0

6.4

1.5

35.0

16.0

20.0

6.0

84% 84%

100%

129%

100%

58%

150%

75%

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

wheat straw maize straw sunflower grapes melons vegetables

crops

ton/ha

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

120%

140%

160%

%

without project after rehabilitation increase %

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Yields of main crops Yields of main crops Rioni-Choloki and Rioni-Khobi Drainage SchemesRioni-Choloki and Rioni-Khobi Drainage Schemes

1.6

2.7

0.0 0.0

4.0

6.5

10.0

12.0150%

141%

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

maize straw vegetables potato

crops

ton/ha

136%

138%

140%

142%

144%

146%

148%

150%

152%

%

without project after rehabilitation increase %

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Демонстрационная ассоциация «Демонстрационная ассоциация «””ЛибоЛибо”” (Ланчхутский (Ланчхутский район, деревня Леса)район, деревня Леса) Схема экономического результата : Схема экономического результата :

cultivated area

(ha) 267.0

(ha) 370.0

0.0

50.0

100.0

150.0

200.0

250.0

300.0

350.0

400.0

before rehabilitation after rehabilitation

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Pilot AA Libo (Lanchkhuti district, Lesa Village) Pilot AA Libo (Lanchkhuti district, Lesa Village) Chart of economic resultsChart of economic results : :

maize yields per ha

ton 2.0

ton 5.5

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

before rehabilitation after rehabilitation

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Pilot AA Pirveli Mertskhali (Gurjaani district, Pilot AA Pirveli Mertskhali (Gurjaani district, Chumlaki Village) Chumlaki Village) Chart of economic resultsChart of economic results : :

7.0

1.3 1.7

5.0

1.0

10.0

2.6

11.7

5.2

11.0

3.5

34.0

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

grapes sunflower maize peaches strawberry water melon

yields per ha (tons)

before rehabilitation after rehabilitation

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PPPilot AA Nergi (Akhaltsikhe District, Tsnisi Village)Pilot AA Nergi (Akhaltsikhe District, Tsnisi Village)Chart of economic results: Chart of economic results:

3.9

30.0

4.5

2.5

15.0

3.02.53.5

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

wheat maize potato cabbage

yields per ha (ton)

before rehabilitation after rehabilitation

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Regional offices of the IDCDP Regional offices of the IDCDP

IDCDP regional offices have been establishedIDCDP regional offices have been established

As a result it became possible toAs a result it became possible to:: more closely collaborate with farmers and AAs and conduct more closely collaborate with farmers and AAs and conduct trainings in districts;trainings in districts; more strictly control civil works regardless the time and place of more strictly control civil works regardless the time and place of worksworks..

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Regional Office in West Georgia, Poti Regional Office in West Georgia, Poti TownTown

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Regional office in Kakheti, Gurjaani TownRegional office in Kakheti, Gurjaani Town

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Regional Office in Shida Kartli, Kareli Town Regional Office in Shida Kartli, Kareli Town

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Regional Office in Kvemo Kartli, Marneuli TownRegional Office in Kvemo Kartli, Marneuli Town

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AA OfficeAA Office

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Proper irrigation/drainage to ensure the sustainability of agricultural production

Physical infrastructure rehabilitation

Reconstruction of dams, intakes, canals, etc

Institutional framework development

AA establishment and support+

Restoration of irrigation and drainage sub-sector

Increase of rural population income

Increase of agricultural produce

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Project benefits Project benefits

About About 80,000 80,000 households will benefit from the project implementation households will benefit from the project implementation

Guaranteed water supply and irrigation of farmers’ lands Guaranteed water supply and irrigation of farmers’ lands 48.330 ha 48.330 ha

Drainage of farmers’ land and mitigating the risk of floods in the rehabilitated Drainage of farmers’ land and mitigating the risk of floods in the rehabilitated

drainage areas drainage areas 11.730 h 11.730 hаа

Organization and uniting of farmers in institutional entities Organization and uniting of farmers in institutional entities

(Amelioration Associations) (Amelioration Associations) 110,000 ha 110,000 ha

Improvement of agricultural production and supply of domestic markets with local products Improvement of agricultural production and supply of domestic markets with local products

Creation of economically sustainable farming communities and poverty reduction Creation of economically sustainable farming communities and poverty reduction

Restructuring state property, support of private sector development and provision of employment (designers, Restructuring state property, support of private sector development and provision of employment (designers, builders, project management staff, etc) builders, project management staff, etc)

Introduction of paid water delivery services and gradual exemption of the state budget from O&M costsIntroduction of paid water delivery services and gradual exemption of the state budget from O&M costs

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KEY ISSUES TO SUSTAIN THE ACHIEVED KEY ISSUES TO SUSTAIN THE ACHIEVED PROJECT OUTCOMESPROJECT OUTCOMES

To ensure operation and maintenance of state amelioration schemes of To ensure operation and maintenance of state amelioration schemes of general use;general use;

To carry out comprehensive flood control, erosion control and To carry out comprehensive flood control, erosion control and agrochemical measures; agrochemical measures;

Improving the amelioration schemes management structure;Improving the amelioration schemes management structure; Improvement of the legislation; Improvement of the legislation; Ensuring availability of high-quality agricultural input materials (fertilizers, Ensuring availability of high-quality agricultural input materials (fertilizers,

agricultural chemicals, etc);agricultural chemicals, etc); Establishing agricultural service and extension centers in various districts;Establishing agricultural service and extension centers in various districts; Building up a marketing system/network (wholesale markets, regional Building up a marketing system/network (wholesale markets, regional

assembly centers);assembly centers); Restoring primary agricultural production processing plants;Restoring primary agricultural production processing plants; Insurance of harvest against natural disasters; Insurance of harvest against natural disasters; Ensuring availability of financial resources (credit lines) for farmersEnsuring availability of financial resources (credit lines) for farmers Ensuring the minimum necessary logistical support for AAs;Ensuring the minimum necessary logistical support for AAs; Institutional development of regional LTDs. Institutional development of regional LTDs.

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Lessons learned from AAs functioning in 2002-2007Lessons learned from AAs functioning in 2002-2007

Required:Required:

Continuous collaboration with AAsContinuous collaboration with AAs ;;

Trainings for AA boards and members in the issues of their interest; Trainings for AA boards and members in the issues of their interest;

Land consolidation;Land consolidation;

Integration of neighboring AAs;Integration of neighboring AAs;

Improvement of partnership between AAs and regional LTDs;Improvement of partnership between AAs and regional LTDs;

Together with regional AAs introduction of water delivery measurement at the secondary Together with regional AAs introduction of water delivery measurement at the secondary level;level;

Mentality change;Mentality change;

Imposing sanctions against service fee delinquents and those AA members, whose plots are Imposing sanctions against service fee delinquents and those AA members, whose plots are abandoned for years;abandoned for years;

Provision of certain funds in the local budgets for AA financing;Provision of certain funds in the local budgets for AA financing;

Provision of AAs with the minimum necessary agricultural machinery .Provision of AAs with the minimum necessary agricultural machinery .

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