CONFERENCE THEME

Main Topic theme

« MICRO IRRIGATION IN THE ERA OF TECHNOOGY INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION »

I- PUBLIC POLICIES AND THE PROMOTION OF MICRO IRRIGATION: LESSONS LEARNED

• Adopted programs and policies for water scarce regions.
• Collective reconversion to localized irrigation: feedback from experiences
• PPP contribution: sharing experiences.
• Policy instruments to promote sustainable micro-irrigation and their implementation: Cost recovery and incentives.
• Role of beneficiaries in the development and management of micro irrigation projects.
• Main lessons to ensure sustainability of micro irrigation projects.

II- INNOVATION IN MICRO-IRRIGATION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

• New tools and methods to optimize design for various specific conditions;
• Approaches to alleviate the effect of water scarcity and climate change.
• innovation to face present and future challenges and improve projects
• performance and sustainability.
• Contribution of research development.

III- MICRO-IRRIGATION FOR SMALL-SCALE FARMING, CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND INITIATIVES

• Opportunities and challenges facing small scale farming to adopt micro irrigation.
• Levers to promote and enhance access of small farms to micro irrigation technologies.
• Low cost technologies adapted to small farms.
• Micro irrigation as a tool to promote climate smart agriculture for small farms.

IV- MICRO IRRIGATION TO PROMOTE THE NEXUS « WATER – ENERGY – FOOD »

• Renewable energy in micro irrigation, facts and lessons.
• Promotion of green energy for sustainable micro irrigation projects.
• Unconventional water resources to develop sustainable drip irrigation projects.
• Solutions to cope with environmental risks.

V- DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MICRO-IRRIGATION

• Contribution of Big Data and IOT (Internet of Things) solutions to improve projects efficiency.
• Smart tools and solutions to control micro irrigation systems, increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Capacity buildings of farmers, operators and decision makers.
• Research input and technology transfer.

VI- INTERNATIONAL COOPÉRATION FOR THE DEVELOPPEMENT OF MICRO IRRIGATION

• Sharing experiences of international cooperation.
• Perspectives for more advanced regional and international cooperation in the field of micro irrigation.
• Role of private sector in dissemination of digital solutions and technologies of micro irrigation at international level.