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Good practices of initiative:

Small and Medium Irrigation Infrastructure Program in the Peruvian Highlands (PIPMIRS)

Relevance
It measures the alignment of the initiative with existing policy frameworks in the country. In addition, the scalability of the initiative to other realities and geographies is valued.
Framework Description Ambit Country Source
Peru: National Family Farming Plan (PLANAF) 2019-2021 The 2019-2021 National Family Farming Plan (PLANAF) is a public policy instrument that seeks to improve the living conditions of farming families in Peru by strengthening their productivity, competitiveness, and inclusion in state services and markets. It recognizes family farming as a pillar of food security, rural poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability, and establishes strategic areas related to access to services, natural resources, markets, financing, organization, and institutionality, as well as knowledge management and inter-institutional coordination. National Peru Link
Peru: National Family Farming Strategy (ENAF) 2015-2021 Supreme Decree No. 008-2015-MINAGRI approves the National Strategy for the Promotion and Development of Family Farming 2015-2021, which guides the State's actions toward the recognition and strengthening of family farming. Its main objective is to improve the productivity and sustainability of family production units, linking them to markets and promoting their inclusion in public policies and programs. National Peru Link
Peru: National Agrarian Policy 2021-2030 Long-term framework that guides government action in the agricultural sector. Its purpose is to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of agriculture, reduce social gaps in rural areas, and ensure food security. It is structured around four priority objectives: (i) improving producers' access to markets; (ii) increasing the productivity and sustainability of agricultural activity; (iii) strengthening the sector's institutions and governance; and (iv) expanding the rural population's access to public services and development opportunities. National Peru Link
Effectiveness
This measures how well the objectives and goals set out in the initiative were fulfilled, as well as the extent to which the results achieved are attributable to the actions implemented by the initiative.
Indicator Description Indicator Type Measure Unit Base date Base Goal Measure Date Measure Compliance Source
Agricultural land improved by irrigation Agricultural hectares with rehabilitated irrigation infrastructure to improve productivity Effectiveness hectares 30-03-2012 0 2612 21-12-2018 2612 100 Link
Irrigated agricultural land New agricultural areas brought under irrigation through the construction of canals Effectiveness Hectare 30-03-2012 0 6613 21-12-2018 Link
Benefiting families Rural families gaining access to irrigation infrastructure and technical assistance Effectiveness Families 30-03-2012 0 10556 21-12-2018 Link
Irrigation infrastructure projects implemented Number of construction and improvement projects completed Effectiveness Projects 30-03-2012 0 11 21-12-2018 11 100 Link
Micro-basin characterization studies prepared Technical studies of water resources in micro-basins undergoing intervention Effectiveness Studies 30-03-2012 0 12 21-12-2018 12 100 Link
Water resource management committees formed Established and formalized local water user organizations Effectiveness Committees 30-03-2012 0 12 21-12-2018 12 100 Link
Increased agricultural yield Increased yields in key crops (broad beans, alfalfa, corn, potatoes, peas) Effectiveness % increase 30-03-2012 0 49 21-12-2018 Link
Sustainability
It measures the installed capacities or actions identified to maintain or improve the results of the policy initiative.
Indicator Description Indicator Type Measure Unit Base date Base Goal Measure Date Measure Compliance Source
Irrigation committees formed and formalized Number of water user committees legally established to take over the operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure Sustainability Committees 2012-03-30 0 37 12 Met Link
Micro-watershed management committees formed Number of committees established to plan, coordinate, and ensure the sustainability of micro-watershed management Sustainability Committees 2012-03-30 0 37 12 Met Link
Training in irrigation management and maintenance Producers and leaders trained in operations, plot irrigation, and organization Sustainability Trained individuals 2012-03-30 0 Todos los beneficiarios Partial Link
Agrometeorological stations installed Basic stations implemented to support crop management and agricultural planning Sustainability Agrometeorological stations 2012-03-30 0 126 Partial Link
Learned lessons
Gained knowledge from implementing, evaluating, and managing a policy intervention, including why it was or was not effective and how it could be improved in the future.
Lesson Description Source
The relevance of focusing on poor rural areas ensures greater social impact. Intervention in communities living in poverty and extreme poverty in the highlands improved agricultural incomes and food security for vulnerable families. Link
The active participation of local governments and beneficiaries strengthens program management. The inclusion of subnational governments and users themselves in the execution of works and maintenance generated local ownership and inter-institutional synergies. Link
Community organization is key to sustainability The formation of irrigation and micro-watershed committees made it possible to maintain infrastructure and ensure the sustainable use of water resources. Link
International cooperation guarantees technical quality and sustainability JICA's financing and technical assistance provided expertise, international oversight, and confidence in the program's implementation. Link
Training ensures the permanence of benefits Training programs in field irrigation, water management, and maintenance strengthened local capacities to continue the efficient use of infrastructure Link