Towards a System Dynamics Framework for Understanding Interactions of Head- and Tail-Users in Irrigation Systems in Kyrgyzstan

摘要

Irrigation and water supply systems are of vital importance for agriculture in many regions worldwide, especially in arid and semi-arid areas. However, over-abstraction of water and/or neglected maintenance are common problems faced by users and service providers. The paper outlines a conceptual framework for a dynamic model for collective irrigation management. Furthermore a preliminary causal loop diagram for the interaction of upstream- and downstream users is presented. The study builds on the results of a workshop with local participants in Kyrgyzstan on sustainable regional development and on the literature on collective resource management.