RAP-MASSCOTE Aproach of Modernizing Operat？on-Maintanence and Management of Irrigation Schemes: A Case Study of Kahramanmara？ Left Bank Irrigation Scheme

The sustainable use of water resources due to climate change and global warming has become increasingly important issue. Considering that we use about 70% of the water resources in Turkey is used in agriculture, the assessment of the irrigation networks has a big precaution. In this study, the Kartalkaya Left Bank Irrigation Scheme in Kahramanmara？ province in Turkey was evaluated by RAP-MASSCOTE (Rapid Appraisal Procedure- Mapping System and Services for Canal Operation Techniques) approach. A survey was conducted to get the views of the farmers. As a result, it has been pointed out that factors affecting the success of irrigation networks should be assessed with external indicators as well as internal indicators. In addition, in order to measure the satisfaction of the given irrigation service, positive results were obtained in the survey conducted with the farmers. RAP, MASSCOTE, irrigation performance, external indicators, internal indicator