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Value analysis method is considered one of the best tools to decision making process and steps to be applied based on the nature of the problem.In this work, an approach to solve value analysis problem in services field has been suggested which consist of three stages, each stage has number of steps/phases that lead to analysis and improve the value of the problem. It has been used "analytical hierarchy process (AHP)" method as a support tool for decision making process and used "Expert Choice V.11" software which is designed based on AHP method and professional user interface. The suggested steps are applied on practically case taken from ministry of water resources. The problem is selecting the best alternative from a number of suggested alternatives for improving the irrigation method in areas of middle Tigris project. After applying the suggested steps and using "Expert Choice V.11" software, the result is: the irrigation by pumping is the best one based on its value.

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