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

Appraisal Report: Auburn University, Aquaculture and Aid

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Among the poorest in many countries are artisanal coastal fishermen who own little primitive capital equipment and must live from hand to mouth on the basis of each day's catch. Similarly, as far as inland fishing goes, the very poor also lack the land, water, or capital resources to practice...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Small Research Proposal `Swimbladder Inflation Physoclistous Fish' - University of California

Published: 
November 13, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document is a research proposal on swim bladder inflation in physoclistous fish. Existing laboratory and hatchery techniques for the larval rearing of many marine fish (mullets, tubot, croakers, sea-basses) and some anadromous fish (striped bass) have resulted in low survival rates prior to...Read more

Fresh Water Fisheries Development

Published: 
October 5, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
EVALUATES PROJECT TO ESTABLISH A VIABLE MODEL FOR INCREASING TROUT PRODUCTION IN PERU DURING 1978. EVAL CONDUCTED THROUGGH REVIEW OF PROJECT REPORTS, ONSITE VISITS, AND DISCUSSIONS WITH BENEFICIARIES AND COUNTERPART OFFICIALS CONCLUDES THAT THE PROJECT IS NOT ON SCHEDULE. LACK OF COORDINATION AND...Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

Recommendations Concerning the Feasibility of a Proposed Assistance to Small Scale Fisheries Project to Be Developed By Indonesia

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes USAID assistance to small scale fisheries in Indonesia. It identifies constrains and assets for fisheries development. The report evaluates six projects which include, (1) artisan fisheries management (2) floating fish cage tests (3) ice plant at Meringgai (4) macrobrachium...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Farm Irrigation Constraints and Farmers' Responses, Comprehensive Field Survey in Pakistan; Vol. III: Consequences of Present Farm Water Management System

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Volume III of a comprehensive field study of the irrigation system in Pakistan presents findings concerning the consequences of the present irrigation system. Contains material on (1) physical and social characteristics of the irrigation system; (2) consequences of present farm water management (...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Farm Irrigation Constraints and Farmers' Responses, Comprehensive Field Survey in Pakistan; Vol. I: Summary

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Summarizes findings of six-volume, comprehensive field study done in Pakistan which addresses farmers' responses to selected irrigation constraints on their crop production systems. Contains major findings and policy implications related to the irrigation system, agronomic factors, and farmers...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Farm Irrigation Constraints and Farmers' Responses, Comprehensive Field Survey in Pakistan; Vol. Iv: Major Constraints Confronting Farmers Explaining ... Low Crop Yields

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Volume IV of a comprehensive study of Pakistan's irrigation system examines factors associated with low crop yields emphasizing farmers' perceptions of constraints. Farmers identified water problems as more constraining than all other farm problems combined. Reports findings regarding: (1...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Farm Irrigation Constraints and Farmers' Responses, Comprehensive Field Survey in Pakistan; Vol. VI: Appendices

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Volume VI of a comprehensive study of Pakistan's irrigation system presents appendices which provide a wide range of information, background and raw data concerning farmers' responses to irrigation constraints appearing in companion volumes. Appendix I reports methods and sample, concepts...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Farm Irrigation Constraints and Farmers' Responses, Comprehensive Field Survey in Pakistan; Vol. V: Farmer Responses to Major Constraints: Viable Options... Conditions

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Part of a field study on the irrigation system in Pakistan, Volume V examines the existing options which farmers exercise in order to control erratic water supplies, and presents a comprehensive watercourse improvement program. Four existing water control options are described: (1) water purchasing...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

End of Project Evaluation of the Aquaculture Production Project

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Aquaculture Production Project (APP) was undertaken by the Government of the Philippines with assistance from USAID. The APP was a follow up to the Inland Fisheries Project (IFP) that started in 1971 and ended in 1974.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

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