Kifayat Zaman

Senior Regional Researcher - Irrigation Systems Planning and Development

Responsible for planning, designing, coordinating, and implementing research initiatives, analysing data, and providing insights into sustainable water utilization practices particularly focuses on next-generation irrigation systems, water management, and delivery under FCDO’s funded Water Resources Accountability Programme (WRAP): Component 1 [Climate Resilient Solutions for Improving Water Governance (CRS-IWaG)] in KP province. Serving as the technical lead on improving system-scale water resources management and on technology development/transfers to farming communities. Contributing to the development of strategies, policies, and approaches aimed at optimizing water allocation, enhancing water productivity, and ensuring environmental sustainability. Working closely with local partners, stakeholders, researchers, high-level government officials, and communities, to generate knowledge, develop solutions, and facilitate the widespread adoption of sustainable irrigation practices.