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

Factors Determining Groundwater Use for Irrigation in Pakistan'S Punjab [Province]

Published: 
December 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of research on groundwater use by farmers in a selected area of Pakistan's Punjab Province. The objectives of the research were to: 1) quantify groundwater extraction rates within a canal command area of the province; 2) relate these rates to the "safe...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Commercial Agricultural Production and Marketing (CAPM) Irrigation Scheme Rehabilitation Upgrading Program and Identification of Irrigation Companies and Firms in the Area

Published: 
December 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
The objective of the Irrigation Engineering Consultancy is to provide technical assistance for the Commercial Agricultural Production and Marketing (CAPM) team, as well as, the Swaziland Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) in the rehabilitation of irrigation schemes, training of garmers...Read more
Regional focus: 
SwazilandSub-Saharan 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

Fisheries Development and Management Project

Published: 
November 12, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
Summarizes ad hoc interim evaluation (XD-ABF-037-A) of a project to strengthen the capacity of the Omani Directorate General of Fisheries Resources (DGFR) to improve the management of Oman's marine fisheries. The project design overestimated the absorptive capacity of the DGFR. Its most...Read more
Regional focus: 
OmanMiddle East and North Africa

Shrimp Mariculture Development in Ecuador: Resource Policy Issues

Published: 
November 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
During the past 15 years, Ecuador has become the Western Hemisphere's leading producer and exporter of shrimp. Growth has come about largely through mariculture development. About 8,000 MT of shrimp have been captured off the Ecuadorian coast each year since the late 1970s. Meanwhile, pond...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Fisheries Development and Management Project: Evaluation Report

Published: 
October 7, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
A modified Oman Fisheries Development and Management Project continues to be worth doing. The focus of this Project must be Manpower Development. Until the manpower constraint is addressed, it is unlikely meaningful progress will be made in the two other project components--Planning, Programming...Read more
Regional focus: 
OmanMiddle East and North Africa

Irrigation Systems Management Project, Phase II , Project Number 391-0467: End of Tour Report, November 1989 Through October 1992, Balochistan Ta Team

Published: 
October 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall program achieved modest success in improving the design capability at division level. Success was achieved in computerizing the PID at Computer Cell and Circle levels. Great success was achieved in overhauling unused construction equipment at the mechanical workshop. Excellent results...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Fisheries Development Support Services: Amendment No. 1

Published: 
September 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
An amendment to extend the project assistance completion date to 1991 and add more work and budget.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Aid Cooperative Agreement No. Fao-0158-A-00-2056-00 With Conservation International for a Program Entitled `Economic Approaches to Marine Resource Conservation in The Asia and Pacific Region'

Published: 
September 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant is provided under the Matching Grants to PVOs project (9380158) to Conservation International (CI) to demonstrate community-based income-generating marine resource utilization and conservation activities at three South Pacific sites -- Tubbataha Atolls, Philippines; Biak, Irian Jaya,...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Aid Grant No. Hne-0158-G-00-2062-00 to Texas a & M Research Foundation for a Cooperative Marine Technology Program for The Middle East

Published: 
September 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant is provided to Texas A&M Research Foundation to lead collaborative research by Egyptian and Israeli entities to improve the management of commercial freshwater fisheries. Research will measure the effect of the trophodynamics of the Eastern Mediterranean coastal shelf ecosystem on...Read more
Regional focus: 
Middle East and North Africa

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