Conclusions

The RAP, when conducted and analyzed by a qualified irrigation engineer, provides indicators that explain results and processes of an irrigation project. Many of these indicators can be used for Benchmarking purposes, allowing for a comparison between projects and pre/post modernization performance. The RAP provides, in a very short period of time of only a few weeks, sufficient information to target key action items for modernization. It therefore serves as a valuable tool for countries to prioritize investments to different projects, and to prioritize specific actions within individual irrigation projects.