Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program – Feasibility Study
Feasibility & Special Studies - Asian Development Bank, 2025
Commercial Agriculture
Irrigation & Water Resources
Rural Livelihoods
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion
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Overview
A major feasibility study covering socioeconomic, agricultural, irrigation, and gender dimensions to support long-term national water security and infrastructure planning.
01Methodology
- Large-scale quantitative household surveys (2,000+ households)
- Cost of cultivation and farm economics analysis
- Gender and social inclusion analysis
- Socioeconomic profiling of farming households
- Field-based data collection using digital survey tools
- Analytical reporting aligned with ADB feasibility requirements
02Key Findings
- Provided evidence on farm-level productivity, income patterns, and cost structures
- Identified key constraints affecting commercial agriculture expansion
- Highlighted gender-differentiated access to resources and decision-making
- Informed feasibility and investment decisions for agriculture and irrigation components
- Supported the design of inclusive and economically viable commercial agriculture interventions