Strategies for the development of users' participation in water resources management in Jiroft region (using the Grounded Theory approach)

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1 Dep. Agri. Extension and Education, Faculty of Agriculture. Bu Ali Sina University

2 Dep. Agri. Extension & Education, Agricultural Faculty. Bu Ali University, Hamedan, Iran

3 Dep. Agri. Extension & Education, Agricultural Faculty. Bu Ali University, Hamedan, Iran

Abstract

Drought and water crisis have threatened the process of economic, social and cultural development in Iran. And it has affected different aspects of people's lives. The solution to this crisis does not come from the government alone It is necessary for all people, especially the agricultural users, to cooperate with the government in water management. Kerman province, especially South of the province, is one of the areas that have been severely affected by drought. Based on this, the current research was conducted with the aim of providing solutions to increase the participation of users in the water resources management of Jiroft region using a qualitative method and the data-based theory approach. The statistical population included 18 experts, specialists and academic faculty members who were selected using the purposeful sampling method. MAXQDA 12 software was used for data analysis. The findings of the research showed that water resource management in the studied community is influenced by a set of contextual conditions and intervening conditions And especially the strategies that water resource managers design in this regard. Also, the results of the research showed that people's participation is effective as a central phenomenon in this field. Based on this, creating opportunities for the participation of users, increasing the relationship between the government and agricultural users, increasing the awareness of farmers and forming Cooperative of water users are among the most important strategies for the development of participation in the management of water resources in Jiroft city county. In addition, reforming water governance and formulating appropriate strategies can lead to the improvement of water resources.

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Water Management in Agriculture

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Available Online from 05 May 2024

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