Applying benchmarking and data envelopment analysis (DEA) techniques to irrigation districts in Spain

• DOI: 10.1002/ird.128
• Publication Date: 2004-05-05T16:04:22Z
• Authors: J. A. Rodríguez Díaz; E. Camacho Poyato; R. López Luque
• Keywords: Benchmarking; Dispose pattern

Abstract In this research, the application of data envelopment analysis (DEA) is proposed as a methodology to overcome problems related lack assign correct weightings for calculation indexes and subjectivity interpretations results. DEA linear programming technique determine relative efficiencies company when inputs outputs production units within are known, but productive process itself not. way, quantitative weighting any performance indicator can be assessed compared, permitting managers obtain well‐defined ranking. This especially important dispose limited budget. The results Andalusian irrigation districts (Spain) presented discussed here. study was used select most representative in Andalusia which were then studied greater depth by applying indicators selected IPTRID use benchmarking international program. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.