Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Final Report Covering Period: April 15, 1988 to December 31, 1992 -- Kidney Disease of Seabass (Lates calcarifer)
Published:
January 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Since 1983, a condition referred to as seabass (Lates calcarifer) kidney disease has occurred among cultured populations of this species in southern Thailand. The disease generally apppears about six weeks after hatching or at culturing time in the cages, and in some cases, causing mortality...Read more
Regional focus:
Thailand, East Asia and PacificSpatio - Temporal Variations in Community Structure on a Heavily Fished Slope in Bolinao, Philippines
Published:
August 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
An analysis of variations in community structure along a heavily fished fore reef slope in the Philippines indicates that depth and heterogeneity at the 1 and 10 cm scales were dominant structuring factors. Bottom temperature also appeared to be influential, but its effect was difficult to isolate...Read more
Regional focus:
Philippines, East Asia and PacificIrrigation Assistance to Developing Countries Should Require Stronger Commitments to Operation and Maintenance
Published:
August 29, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Effective operation and maintenance requires a commitment by both the aid recipient and the donor. GAO found several problems affecting the performance of irrigation systems in each country visited, which raises questions concerning the level of capability and commitment that actually exists.Read more
Regional focus:
East Asia and PacificEnd of Project Evaluation of the Aquaculture Production Project
Published:
September 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
The Aquaculture Production Project (APP) was undertaken by the Government of the Philippines with assistance from USAID. The APP was a follow up to the Inland Fisheries Project (IFP) that started in 1971 and ended in 1974.Read more
Regional focus:
Philippines, East Asia and PacificAquaculture Production
Published:
July 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
This document describes the project evaluation of a aquaculture production project. It provides lessons learned on research design and status updates on outputs of various fish production.Read more
Regional focus:
Philippines, East Asia and PacificEvaluation Study of the Nam Tan Irrigation Project, Sayaboury Province, Laos
Published:
May 1, 1974U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to provide an evaluation study of the irrigation development of 2,200 hectares of irrigable land and make recommendations for the best development possibility of the project.Read more
Regional focus:
Laos, East Asia and PacificDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.