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

Commercial Alternatives for Small-Scale Fisheries in Latin America

Published: 
November 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
The paper looks at commercial alternatives for small scale fisheries in Latin America. Small-scale fisherman and their organizations often need financial assistance to initiate new capital ventures in either the expansion of fresh fish marketing or the development of fishery products. Thus, it is...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Technical Analysis of Oman's Fisheries Sector

Published: 
November 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
In summary, on the basis of the most conservative estimates, it would appear reasonable to anticipate a threefold increase in the tonnage of fish landed from Omani waters. More realistic projections based on all available information from the region and on comparisons with areas of simil.ar...Read more

Commercial Fisheries in Oman: Final Report

Published: 
November 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
Oman's fishery sector has a considerable, if largely unquantified, potential to harvest both demersal and pelagic species. To date, the Government of Oman has focused on coastal fisheries, disbursing $10.5 million over the past 10 years through the Fishermen's Encouragement Fund (FEF) to...Read more
Regional focus: 
Middle East and North Africa

Propacation of Mahseers in Himalayan Water of Nepal

Published: 
October 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
Inputs from rivers in Nepal were selected for routine studies. Such an innovative study in nature and captivity will be helpful to develop methodology and technology for the management of mahseer brood stocks, artificial spawning and propagation in natural waters.Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Fisheries Development Phase II: Amendment No. 1

Published: 
September 30, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report discusses Djibouti Fisheries Development funding issues and many ways to find a solution.Read more
Regional focus: 
DjiboutiMiddle East and North Africa

Fisheries Projects: United States Agency for International Development

Published: 
September 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report summarizes the activities, plans, policies, interests and issues on fisheries research and development of various AID bureaus, to assist the Office of Science and Technology/Agriculture (S&T/AGR) and other segments of the Agency in planning its fisheries strategy and program...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Production Systems for Commonly Cultured Freshwater Fishes of Southeast Asia

Published: 
September 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
A report on a workshop to devise means of reducing principal technical deterrents to future inland aquaculture in Southeast Asia.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Fisheries Development and Management

Published: 
September 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
Subproject of the U.S.-Omani Joint Commission Project, to develop an institutional capacity within the Omani Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MOAF) and within Oman's private sector to manage and utilize marine resources. The subproject, follow-on to an earlier fisheries sector effort,...Read more
Regional focus: 
Middle East and North Africa

Irrigation in Asia and the Near East in the 1990'S: Problems and Prospects

Published: 
August 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
Food grain production has grown at percent per year In Asia and the Near East for the past two a sharp difference of decades. At the present time there is to what the future holds for agriculture in this opinion as region. This difference of opinion is closely linked to uncertainties associated...Read more

Role of Irrigation in the Agricultural Development of Asia

Published: 
August 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
Throughout Asia, irrigation has been the lead input in growth of cereal yield. In the 13 Asian nations included for analysis, all of the countries appear to lie on virtually the same irrigation/ fertilizer/HYV production function. Many observers believe that improved efficiency of water use through...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

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