The Project area comprises 32,500 ha of surface-irrigated lands in Mukata Region in Northern Yemen. The existing irrigation system is in poor condition due to insufficient investment in maintenance and is no longer operated or managed effectively. The existing drainage system is no longer functional. This has caused to raised groundwater levels and increased Stalinization of the plant root zone.

A brief description of the Project components are as follows:

1.Institutional Support and Training

• Development of computer based hydraulic, on-farm water distribution and integrated water supply and drainage models

• Implementation of Integrated Pest Management.

• Support in establishment of Water-User Associations (WUAs)

• Training

2.Monitoring and Evaluation

• Water quality monitoring

• Socio-economic monitoring

3.Engineering and Management Advising and assistance in:

• Preparation of final designs

• Specifications

• Tender documents for all structures, wells, pumping equipment; procurement of goods and services for the civil works contracts

• Procurement and installation of pumping units and laboratory equipment; as well as supervision of civil works and supply contracts.