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
USAID Assisted Maharashtra Minor Irrigation Project (386-0490): Final Evaluation Report
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July 1, 1991U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose o f the USAID assisted Maharashtra MinorIrrigation Project was to increase irrigation efficiency and net returns from investments with employment increases in ninety minor irrigation projects in the state of Maharashtra.Read more
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India, South East AsiaIrrigation Systems Management II (391-0467): Revised Plan of Work
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July 1, 1991U.S. Agency for International Development
ISM-II is designed to improve operation of irrigation systems bysupporting development of the institutions responsible for system management, namely, the four Provincial Irrigation Departments (PIDs) and the Federal Coordination Cell. As in the initial Plan of Work, this revision will focus on the...Read more
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Pakistan, South East AsiaAnnual Report 1991: International Irrigation Management Institute
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January 1, 1991U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents details of the achievements of the International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI) during 1991. The first section focuses on programs of thematic research carried out by the Institute in several developing countries. The second section describes IIMI's country...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaFinal Report Period Covering January 1987 to December 1990: Design and Evaluation of Low Cost Flow Sensor for Irrigation Water Management in Sri Lanka
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December 1, 1990U.S. Agency for International Development
A collaborative research project was undertaken with the main objective of Designing and Evaluation of a Low Cost Electronic Flow Sensor for Irrigation Management in Sri Lanka. Other secondary objectives of the project were to establish a collaborative link with Virginia Polytechnic & State...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaFull Funding Budget for Irrigation, Drainage Systems and Flood Bunds in N.W.F. Province
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April 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
The document provides a detailed summary of the funding, project missions, and engineering specifics for the irrigation project in the NWF province. Read more
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Pakistan, South East AsiaStrengthening of Southeast Asian Aquaculture Institutions
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January 27, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
A progress report on a grant for strengthening Southeast Asian aquaculture institutions. Progress on this grant since initiation include the organization of a workshop, plus the running of that workshop and preparation of a draft document on aquaculture in southeast Asia.Read more
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South East AsiaProject Paper: Central Helmand Drainage and Irrigation Improvement
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February 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
A project paper summarizing the drainage and irrigation improvement project in the Central Helmand of Afghanistan.Read more
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Afghanistan, South East AsiaProject Assistance Completion Report: Maharashtra Minor Irrigation Project (386-0490)
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (4/84-8/92) to improve the physical infrastructure and management of minor irrigation schemes (MISs) in Maharashtra State, India. The project was a great success, primarily because it used an innovative approach to irrigation management consisting of (1) a performance-based...Read more
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India, South East AsiaProject Assistance Completion Report: Madhya Pradesh Minor Irrigation Project (386-0483)
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (7/83-6/92) to construct minor irrigation schemes (MISs) in Madhya Pradesh, India. Restructuring of the project after the mid-term evaluation resulted in construction of fewer irrigation systems, increased participation by farmers and State departments (especially the Departments...Read more
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