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

Investments in Large Scale Infrastructure: Irrigation and River Management in the Sahel

Published: 
January 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
To determine whether large-scale irrigation infrastructure projects (IIP) in the Sahel are consistent with the Congressional mandate that A.I.D. projects benefit the poor majority, this report reviews existing IIP's and the Sahel's current irrigation needs in light of the mandate's...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Advancing Marine Fisheries in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea: a Bibliography

Published: 
January 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a bibliography of documents pertinent to fisheries, aquaculture, health, and advancing marine fisheries in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Grant Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America for Simple Irrigation

Published: 
December 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project grant agreement between Indonesia and the United States for a simple irrigation project. Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Korean Irrigation

Published: 
December 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The irrigation project evaluated in this report was designed to help South Korea become self-sufficient in rice and barley and to raise farm incomes. Fifty-five irrigation works including pumping systems, drainage, reservoir construction, and land reclamation were completed. All were small (and in...Read more
Regional focus: 
Korea, Dem. Rep.East Asia and Pacific

Energy in Irrigation in Developing Countries: an Analysis of Energy Factors to Be Included in a National Food Policy

Published: 
December 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to the challenge posed by escalating increases in the amount of energy needed for irrigation in developing countries, this report analyzes current energy consumption in irrigation, renewable energy technologies, and relevant food policy issues facing developing country governments. The...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Sociocultural Correlates of Success Among Small-Scale Fishermen in Northwest Costa Rica

Published: 
November 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper looks at sociocultural correlates of success among small scale fisherman in northwest Costa Rica. The principal goal of most international development agencies today is to provide for the basic human needs of the poor of the world. This basic human needs approach to development is rather...Read more
Regional focus: 
Costa RicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Impact of Irrigation on Development: Issues for a Comprehensive Evaluation Study

Published: 
October 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
Although irrigation can greatly improve the world's capacity to feed itself by increasing agricultural production, most irrigation projects fall short of this goal. These failures are due sometimes to defective design, but more often to the expense involved, poor management and leadership, and...Read more

Egypt Water Use and Management Project; Mid-Project Report, V. I, Project Summary, Conclusions and Recommended Pilot Projects for on - Farm Water Management

Published: 
September 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The purpose of this document is to serve as a progress report for the Egypt Water Use and Management Project, September 1980. The major problems affecting irrigated agriculture in Egypt have been identified and much research has been accomplished. Implementation of meaningful solutions to major...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

CRSP Planning: Fisheries/Aquaculture

Published: 
August 26, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
Project to plan and organize a Collaborative Research Support Program (CRSP) in fisheries and aquaculture. The Consortium for International Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (led by Oregon State University) will, in cooperation with Auburn University and the University of California at Davis,...Read more

Final Report: Exploratory Test Drilling and Preliminary Water Resource Evaluation, Plaine De L'Arbre - Haiti

Published: 
July 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The principle objective of the study was to identify favorable well-drilling locations and to develop as many production wells as practicable within the limitations of the ground water resource and available funding. Specifically, the study was intended to: a) identify localities where there is...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

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