Industry

According to the CEO Water Mandate, effective management of industry practices helps companies manage water-related business risks and promotes a more sustainable freshwater environment. This form of stewardship provides benefits such as reduced costs of operation and enhanced public view. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidance on sustainable sourcing for supply chains, tools for system optimization, and other resources regarding water use in industry.

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Industry Resources

The Corporate Ecosystem Services Review Case Study: Anglo American

Published: 
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWorld Resources Institute
The Brazilian government plans to increase metal ore output by 30 percent by 2030, with an increase in extraction from the Amazon region. This is a significant business opportunity for mining companies, but balancing commercial and conservation efforts presents a challenge. Anglo American, a large...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Bangladesh_Price_Sectorenvironmentalanalysis_Jul_2008

Published: 
January 1, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Increased awareness of the impact of modern society and manufacturing production on both nature and the quality of human life has brought about a concern for sustainable or green production. Along with initiatives to increase production and facilitate market access of the small and medium business...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Third Annual Program Review of Tunisia Private Participation in Environmental Services Program

Published: 
July 1, 1996
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this review is to provide decision makers in the Government of Tunisia and USAID/RHUDO with a review of the PPES program progress since its inception. This review focuses on activities since June 1995, which was the date of the second annual review. The third annual program reveiw...Read more
Regional focus: 
TunisiaMiddle East and North Africa

Economic Benefits Available from the Provision of Improved Potable Water Supplies: A Review and Assessment of the Existing Evidence

Published: 
December 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
While billions of dollars are invested every year in water projects in developing countries, only rarely are these investments subjected to serious economic analysis, mainly because many professionals doubt that the economic benefits of new water supplies can be determined with sufficient accuracy...Read more

Djibouti Fisheries Development Project

Published: 
December 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is one of a series of Center for Development Information and Evaluation (CDIE) special studies analyzing the Agency for International Development's (A.I.D) experience in technology transfer. Whereas most previous CDIE evaluations emphasized the impact of projects on intended...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Workshops for Developing Policies and Strategy for Nationwide Irrigation and Management Training, India/USAID

Published: 
June 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Reported here is a series of two-day workshops in irrigation management for senior officials from five Indian states (Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan) participating in USAID/I's Irrigation Management and Training Project (IMTP). The workshops focused on means...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndiaSouth East Asia

Irrigation System Improvement By Simulation and Optimization, Pt. 1: Theory

Published: 
January 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A theory to evaluate improvement alternatives for an irrigation system by way of simulation and optimization is presented. A mathematical simulation model combining existing models of conveyance, application, and water use subsystems was developed and verified using available field data from...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Farm Irrigation Structures

Published: 
March 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A handbook of information on small irrigation structures is presented. Individual sections treat: delivery channels and ditches and control, water measuring, and other structures; low pressure pipe systems; construction and installation of ditches and pipes; and operation and maintenance...Read more

Irrigation Water Pumping Technologies: a Brief Overview

Published: 
August 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Various published sources are collated to present a description of 12 technologies used for pumping irrigation water. The pump technologies are grouped under three categories: (1) human powered (simple hand, pendulum, rower, diaphragm, bellows, and chain/bucket pumps, the Archimedean screw, and...Read more

Practical Technology Transfer in Small Scale Fisheries

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Identifies and discusses factors influencing the success of technology transfer within small scale fisheries. The paper analyzes the recent history of small scale fishing technology transfer and explains that a successful technology transfer project must take into account the needs and aspirations...Read more

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