The 4th Asian Regional Conference & 10th International Seminar on Participatory Irrigation Management

About

Invitation

Water&Irrigation in Iran

The Iranian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (IRNCID) joined the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) in 1955 in order to facilitate the promotion of knowledge in irrigation and drainage networks, flood control, land and water management, as well as, water and environmental conservation to maintain a sustainable development for Iran. During that time IRNCID has proudly published numerous bulletins, 57 newsletters, plus 98 books that have added information and new techniques to the Irrigation and Drainage field. Furthermore, Iran has had the honor of having three Vice Presidents of ICID - Mr. A. Kahkachan (1972-1975), Prof. Javad Farhoudi (1996-1999), and Dr. Saeed Nairizi (2001-2004).

IRNCID, with its general secretariat in Tehran, is affiliated to the Ministry of Energy and is constituted of the High Council, Executive Board, Technical Working Groups and Regional Committees, which include a total of 1,960 members composed of experts, professors and students. The Iranian National Committee hosted the 28th IEC meeting and Tehran Special Session in Tehran (1977). IRNCID is proud of holding international & national conferences, periodical seminars & technical workshops.

For more information about IRNCID, please refer to the website: http://www.irncid.org

The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) was established on June 24, 1950 as a Scientific, Technical and Voluntary Not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with headquarters in New Delhi, India. The Commission is dedicated to enhancing the worldwide supply of food and fiber for all people by improving water and land management and the productivity of irrigated and drained lands through appropriate management of water, environment and application of irrigation, drainage and flood management techniques. The activities of the Commission are pursued in accordance with the ICID Constitution and By-Laws. Latest version of these was adopted in 1996. English and French are the official languages of the Commission.

For more information about ICID, please refer to the website:
http://www.icid.org

The International Network on Participatory Irrigation Management (INPIM) is a global network promoting participatory irrigation management in irrigation and water resource management through the exchange of best practices, lessons learned, training materials and networking among professionals, researchers, policy makers and farmers.

For more information about INPIM, please refer to the website:http://www.inpim.org