Analyzing the inhibiting factors of transferring the irrigation network management to beneficiaries: a case study of Miandarband Villages, Kermanshah province

The main purpose of this study was analyzing the inhibiting factors of transferring the irrigation network management to beneficiaries. The research population consisted of all beneficiaries of the irrigation network of the civil district D2 of Miandarband Villages located in Kermanshah province, Iran (N = 417). By using the Cochran's formula, 126 people were chosen through a random stratified sampling method with appropriate attribution to the study. The main instrument in this study was questionnaire which its 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=0/85). The results of the exploratory factor analysis classified the inhibiting factors of transferring the irrigation network management to beneficiaries in to nine factors that includes: individual, managerial, social, supportive, economic, cultural, educational- extension, agricultural and technical. The results of this study offers suitable achievements for the institutions involved in the work of irrigation and irrigation management transfer to beneficiaries.