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INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE (ICID)
The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), established in 1950 is the leading scientific, technical and not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). ICID, through its network of professionals spread across more than a hundred countries, has facilitated sharing of experiences and transfer of water management technology for over half-a-century. ICID supports capacity development, stimulates research and innovation and strives to promote policies and programs to enhance sustainable development of irrigated agriculture through a comprehensive water management framework.

Mission and Purpose

The mission of ICID is to stimulate and promote the development and application of the arts, sciences and techniques of engineering, agriculture, economics, ecological and social sciences in managing water and land resources for irrigation, drainage, flood management, for achieving sustainable agriculture water management.

ICID is dedicated to enhance the world wide supply of food and fibre for all people and believes that food security at various levels: global, national, local and household, and provision of assured livelihood starts with stable agriculture production. ICID encourages public private partnership in development and management of water resources.

History

The International Commission on Irrigation and Canals was set up with support from 11 countries as Founder Members (Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Serbia (former Yugoslavia), Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand and Turkey) and its Secretariat (Central Office) located in New Delhi, India, at a meeting held at Simla (India) on 24 June 1950 when a provisional constitution was adopted. The Constitution was finalized at the First International Executive Council meeting of the Commission, held in Delhi (India) in January, 1951 and the name of the Commission changed to International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. The Commission at its 8th meeting held in April 1957 widened the scope of the Commission by including in its function the subject of flood control and river training.

ICID has more than half-a-century of experience in the transfer of water management technology and in the handling of related issues. Building on its past experience, accomplishments, and the comprehensive water management framework, ICID strives to promote programs to enhance sustainable development of irrigated agriculture. ICID has been involved in the global discussions leading to Agenda 21, World Water Vision, and World Water Forums etc., which have become the focal point of several of its technical activities.

In recognition of its significant contribution to the programs and objectives of International Year of Peace proclaimed by the UN General Assembly, on 15 September 1987 ICID was designated as a Peace Messenger by the UN Secretary General.

Member National Committees

Any geographical area independently administered by a sovereign government and having interest in the activities of the Commission is eligible to become a National Committee (NC). The Commission advocates for the National Committees to be broad-based, multi-disciplinary and should provide a platform for collaboration among various institutions having related aims within their countries.

The membership of the Commission consists of professionals: planners and policy makers; water managers; irrigation and agriculture engineers; research scientists and educationists; engaged in the related areas within the countries through their National Committees (NC) traditionally organized under the departments responsible for irrigation or agricultural water management.

Presently, ICID country membership network is spread over 110 countries across Africa, Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe, covering over 95% of the irrigated area of the world.

Direct Members

Professionals, individuals and officers of government or of an institution or institutions - government and non-government; and companies, effectively representing interests within the scope of the objects of the Commission can participate in ICID activities through Direct Membership (DM), to further the objects of the Commission in their countries or sovereign areas.

Events

ICID is a unique platform for the exchange of knowledge and information related to agricultural water management. ICID organizes International Congresses on Irrigation and Drainage and World Irrigation Forum, Regional Conferences, Symposia and Workshops, Seminar and Special Sessions to address and discuss issues of global/regional importance.

Workbodies

ICID through the voluntary efforts of more than 300 experts across the world drawn from various National Committees (NCs), organized under its workbodies: Committees, Working Groups, Task Forces – have been sharing experiences across geographical, climatological, economic and social spectrum; developing various technical papers, guidelines and manuals based on their expertise on various aspects of irrigation, drainage, and flood management.