Analysis of the promoting factors of the development in participatory irrigation management (Case study: Miandarband rural district)

The main purpose of this study was analyzing the promoting factors of the development in participatory irrigation management in the irrigation network of Miandarband villages located in Kermanshah County. The research population consisted of all beneficiaries of this area (N=417). By using the Cochran's formula, 126 people were chosen through a random stratified sampling method with appropriate attribution. The main instrument was questionnaire which validity was obtained by Regional Water organization expert of Kermanshah County and panel of faculty members of extension and rural development in Razi University. To measure reliability of questionnaire Cronbach's Alpha formula calculated (α=0.79). Data was analyzed by SPSS16 software. The results of the exploratory factor analysis classified the promoting factors of development of participatory management irrigation in seven factors of economic, educational-extension, supportive, technical, cultural, social and managerial. The results of this study gains many achievements for the institutions involved in irrigation management transfer to beneficiaries.