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 of Technical Aspects of the Rambukkoya Irrigation Scheme - Sri Lanka

Published: 
November 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) has conducted extensive field, laboratory and office investigations of an irrigation project, approved the project after preparing a feasibility study, and is now in the process of final design and economic analysis. These will be completed by the end of the year...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Project Implementation Order/Technical Services: Fishing Cooperative Expansion

Published: 
October 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
A project implementation order to execute a contract for approximately one man-month of technical assistance in fishing gear.Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Action Memorandum for the Assistant Administrator, Africa Bureau [: Fish Culture Extension Project in the Central African Republic]

Published: 
September 17, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Project to expand fingerling production among rural farmers in the Central African Republic by reestablishing four abandoned Ministry of Water and Forestry (MWF) fish stations and by developing within the MWF a fish station management and extension capacity. The stations will provide fingerlings...Read more
Regional focus: 
Central African RepublicSub-Saharan Africa

Optimum Utilization of Water Resources for Agriculture, With Emphasis on Farm Water Management; Annual Technical Report, 1975/1976

Published: 
September 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Professional courses including "Trickle Irrigation" and "irrigation Project Planning and Evaluation" were developed and taught to students from developing countries. The main objective is to increase competence in science and technology concerned with "on-farm management...Read more

Inland Fisheries Development (Jamaica)

Published: 
August 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Project agreement between USAID and the Government of Jamaica to conduct and Inland Fisheries Development project.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Improving Capacity of Cid Universities for Water Management and Agriculture

Published: 
June 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The primary focus of this project was on delivery and removal of components of the water chain with emphasis on practices applicable to the small farmer and on drain systems.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Request Proposal for Brackish Water Fisheries Production in Indonesia

Published: 
May 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
A proposal request for conducting the Brackish Water Fisheries Production Program, a program intended to assist the government of Indonesia to increase brackish water/inland fisheries production in seven kabupatens in the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra and the creation of infrastructure base...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Brackish Water Fisheries Production - Weekly Status Report

Published: 
March 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
A field trip report for the brackish water fisheries activities in North Sumatra, Indonesia.Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Project Recommendation - Inland Fisheries Development

Published: 
March 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
A proposal to extend the Inland Fisheries Development Project, urging the Government of Jamaica to consider how the impact of the project could be multiplied to reach a greater number of small farmers than the 260 discussed in the first proposal.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Analysis of Fisheries Development Potential in Chad

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Analyses of the grain marketing system and the fisheries problems and future prospects in chad. This study reviews the states of Chadian fishery production with reference to the effects of the 1971-73 drought on the abundance of fish. It describes and evaluates the marketing, conservation and...Read more
Regional focus: 
ChadSub-Saharan Africa

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