Institutions in developing countries, particularly those inherited from the colonial period, are often thought to be … subject to strong inertia. This study presents the results of a unique randomized trial testing whether these institutions can …

working of irrigation institutions, the present study reveals that successful management of irrigation is contingent upon the … level of participation of the water users in the management. By comparing irrigation institutions under different property … institutions. It is found that albeit the physical characteristics of irrigation systems and the heterogeneities of the members of …