The goal of SSIMP is to expand agricultural production by diversifying production, increasing cropping intensity and improving water reliability. The project purpose was originally stated as: to design and apply irrigation technologies and management systems in support of diversified cropping patterns in selected Eastern Islands. The principal outputs planned were the design, construction and operation and maintenance of 10 surface irrigation systems in two provinces and development and implementation of groundwater irrigation programs in three provinces. The implementation of a Water User Association Organizer (WUAO) program is to establish viable farmers' organizations at all of the project sites. The Provincial Irrigation Services (PRIS) were also to develop site selection criteria, conduct analyses of sites to establish their feasibility, and develop management and maintenance plans and performance monitoring systems. Other outputs include trained provincial level staff and special studies dealing with policy, management and technical issues.