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

Hydraulic Design of a Canal System for Gravity Irrigation

Published: 
April 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Irrigation by gravity from a water delivery system where the difference in elevation between the canal's source and the fields is small requires careful use of the limited head available. Drop structures normally used to control flow are not used in order to conserve head. Instead, a desired...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Small Scale Pumping for Agriculture in Developing Countries

Published: 
April 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
There have been and still are a large number of photovoltaic (PV) powered pumping demonstrations and applications throughout the world. It has been estimated that approximately 700 PV powered pumping systems have been installed around the developing world in the last three years, and there are...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Improving Egypt's Irrigation System in the Old Lands: Findings of the Egypt Water Use and Management Project; Final Report

Published: 
March 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The Egyptian Water Use and Management Project conducted an applied research and extension program with small farmers at three pilot sites (El-Mansuriya, Abu Raya, and Abyuha) to develop improved on-farm water management and delivery systems. Project findings are presented in this final report...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: USAID/Peru

Published: 
March 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
Results are presented of a rapid reconnaissance survey undertaken to determine a USAID/Peru strategy to support irrigated agriculture in the 1980's. Recommendations are that USAID/P support: (1) community-initiated micro-scale irrigation projects in the Sierra Region, along with incentive...Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

Estimated Trade and Consumption of Fish and Fishery Products in the CECAF Area

Published: 
March 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
With a view of assessing how far the new regime of the sea may have already influenced the fisheries sector, this paper analyzes the situation at the beginning of the 1980s concerning the role of domestic production and trade in fish consumption in the region.Read more
Regional focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

Preliminary Report on Irrigation Pricing and Management

Published: 
February 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this study is to investigate ways to improve the effectiveness of functioning irrigation systems by examining the role of: (1) Direct charges in meeting recurrent costs, (2) Increased farmer participation in system management.Read more

Summary Report of the Asian Regional Workshop on Carp Hatchery and Nursery Technology

Published: 
February 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
Six countries - Bangladesh, Burma, Indonesia, Nepal, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka - participated in the research phase of an Asian Development Bank project to improve technology and training in carp hatchery and nursery systems. This two-part summary of a March 1984 workshop attended by hatchery...Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Strengthening of Southeast Asian Aquaculture Institutions

Published: 
January 27, 1984
U.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
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Small Farmer Fish Production

Published: 
January 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to increase the productivity of managed inland fish ponds in Cameroon. PES covers the period 8/80-7/83 and is based on document review, a site visit, and interviews with fishery station personnel and farmers. Despite two revisions to set more realistic goals, the project remains...Read more
Regional focus: 
CameroonSub-Saharan Africa

Action Memorandum for the Acting Assistant Administrator for Africa [: Zaire Fish Culture Expansion Amendment No. 2]

Published: 
January 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
This project was authorized in order to establish small farmer oriented fish culture extension programs in three regions of Zaire. Using Peace Corps volunteers as implementing agents, the project was designed to (1) establish a research and training capability at one of the fish stations; (2)...Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

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