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

Swaziland Commercial Agricultural Production and Marketing Project: Action Plan for Upgrading and Rehabilitating Certain Irrigation Schemes and Development of Irrigation on Swazi Nation Lands

Published: 
March 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall objective of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance for the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) as well as the Commercial Agricultural Production and Marketing (CAPM) team as follows: provide plans and specific technical advice to individuals and groups with a...Read more
Regional focus: 
SwazilandSub-Saharan Africa

Cooperative Marine Technology Program for The Middle East: Annual Report for 1991

Published: 
March 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
The numerous socioeconomic developments in Egypt and Israel have had a significant impact on the coastline of the Nile Littoral Cell. in return, the Mediterranean Sea's actions have had major effects on the societies of those two countries. Four major cities: Alexandria, Port Said, Tel Aviv,...Read more
Regional focus: 
Middle East and North Africa

Development Costs and Subsidies for Irrigation in India

Published: 
February 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
In late 1991, the Regional Economic Development Services Office, East and Southern Africa (REDSO/ESA) began an initiative to identify capital projects in the water and sanitation (W&S) sector, among other, and to suggest possible uses for a special appropriation of $650 million under study by...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndiaSouth East Asia

Mission Request for Extension Beyond Ten Years of Irrigation Systems Management Project

Published: 
February 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
Mission requests approval of a no cost extension of the Irrigation Systems Management (ISM) Project Assistance completion date from June 4, 1993 to December 31, 1993. This extension, which would take the project beyond ten years, is required to complete the delivery and installation of five large U...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Trends and Policy Directions for Irrigation Investment and Management in Sri Lanka

Published: 
February 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
Massive investments in irrigation coupled with the introduction of seed-fertilizer technology brought Sri Lanka to near self-sufficiency in rice by the mid-1980's. Of late, however, policymakers in the government and in donor agencies appear to be shifting emphasis from new irrigation...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Second Quarterly Activities Report on Irrigation Research

Published: 
February 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
After a contentious start brought about primarily by the reduced level of funding available vis-?-vis the expectations of the participating institutions, the implementation of the Cooperative Agreement has gained momentum during the quarter (December 1991 to February 1992) being reported. Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Socio-Economic Impact and Farmers' Assessment of Nile Tilapia Culture in Bangladesh

Published: 
January 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
A socioeconomic study of tilapia culture in seasonal ponds in Bangladesh indicated that these unused or under-used seasonal water bodies, most of which are actually ditches, can be beneficially used for farming tilapia. The tilapia culture technology is simple, requiring very low labor input and...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Status and Potential of Aquaculture in Small Water Bodies (Ponds and Ditches) in Bangladesh

Published: 
January 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
In 1991, a survey was made of 1,300 ponds and ditches, covering about 1,200 square meters, in Bangladesh to assess the small water bodies' potential for aquaculture. Almost half of the small water bodies were individually owned and operated; the remainder, covering 70% of the examined water...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Irrigation Management for Diversified Cropping in Rice-Based Systems in The Philippines

Published: 
January 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
AGRICULTURAL DIVERSIFICATION IS evolving as an attractive alternative in agricultural development due to declining worldwide commodity prices of staple crops, particularly rice, instability and unsustainability of agricultural production systems based on single crops, and declining income of the...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Sustainable and Productive Resource Management: Macro Policies for Land and Water Resources

Published: 
January 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper is the seventh in a series of ten Policy Papers being prepared under the IMPSA Program. All of the previous papers address issues directly related to improving the performance of irrigated agriculture, with special reference to institutional issues. This paper and the eighth one on...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

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