Exploration and analysis of advancing the integration of investment,construction,and operation in irrigation areas with the"synergy of government and market"
Du Guozhi
Abstract：Irrigation areas are the foundation of food security in China.Adopting the"synergy of government and market"approach that encourages and attracts social capital to participate in irrigation area development through the integration of investment,construction,and operation(IICO)is of great significance for promoting modernization in irrigation areas and ensuring food security.This paper uses the innovative explorations of China South-to-North Water Diversion Group Water Network and Water Utility Investment Co.,Ltd.as a case study to analyze the IICO model and its advantages.The paper introduces the effectiveness of the company's practice in two projects:the Heshan Pilot Zone in the Jin'an section of the Pishihang Irrigation Area in Anhui Province and the Liaoyang Irrigation Area in Liaoning Province.It summarizes five key insights:legally and compliantly securing funding support,coordinating and implementing various funding sources,widely planning reasonable investment return channels,building facilities that meet modern standards,and managing operations scientifically to reduce risks.The paper also provides suggestions for the government to further improve the policy environment.
Keywords：synergy of government and marketintegration of investmentconstructionand operationTOT modelPishihang Irrigation AreaLiaoyang Irrigation Area
Publication Date：2024-09-27
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 44-49 )