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

Economic Evaluation of Brazil Aquaculture Project (11/19/73-12/3/73)

Published: 
January 1, 1968
U.S. Agency for International Development
ANALYZES THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF PROPOSED FARMER-OWNED AND OPERATED AQUACULTURE ENTERPRISES IN NORTHEAST BRAZIL. THE EVALUATION PRESENTS ESTIMATED FIXED AND VARIABLE COSTS AS WELL AS AN ILLUSTRATIVE PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT. FIGURES ARE BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT EACH FARMER WOULD BUILD AND...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Report: Fish Production, Processing and Marketing

Published: 
May 1, 1967
U.S. Agency for International Development
In the drought polygon of Northern Brazil, even in non drought years, the shortage of rainfall from June to December causes frequent crop failures and in general tends to cause a shortage of feed for cattle, hogs, poultry and other animals. As a result of the dam and reservoir building program of...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Development of Commercial Farming of Tilapia in Jamaica, 1979-1983

U.S. Agency for International Development
This report covers the development of commercial farming of tilapia in Jamaica. A common reaction to the idea of commercial fish farming in Jamaica is to question its appropriateness in a small country surrounded by the sea. This island, however has long been a heavy importer of fish. The clear...Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Cold Water Aquaculture in Ecuador

U.S. Agency for International Development
In his report on Aquaculture Development in Ecuador (Aug 1981), Dr. Ronald P. Phelps of Auburn University states that there is a wide variety of aquaculture potentials in Ecuador based on the diversity of geographical and natural resources. He correctly cites an increasing per capita consumption...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Progress Report on Fisheries Development in El Salvador

U.S. Agency for International Development
A progress report on fisheries development in El Salvador. In February 1971, at the request of USAID Mission El Salvador, Dr. Donovan D. Moss of the International Center for Aquaculture at Auburn University, conducted a survey of the inland fisheries of El Salvador. He was assisted by personnel of...Read more
Regional focus: 
El SalvadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Big Business and the Amazon: Protecting Nature's Benefits

U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWorld Resources Institute
The Amazon rainforest boasts incomparable biodiversity- home to one thenth of all known species' and plays a vital role in regional water supply and global climate regulation. Yet, it is also a profitable working forest, benefiting both local businesses and international corporations. Trying...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Project Assistance Completion Report: Fish Production System Development Project (FPSDP)

U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (1979-1985) to assist the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) in expanding the freshwater fish industry by providing TA and training to extension agents and farmers in the production of tilapia. A TA team from Auburn University was successful in transferring scientific aquaculture...Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Economic Analysis of the Agro-Aquaculture Modules of the Aid Managed Fish Production Project: Panama

U.S. Agency for International Development
The government of Panama has promoted the construction of freshwater fish ponds in many of the poor, rural areas of Panama. These areas are characterized by chronic malnutrition and deficiencies of certain essential amino acids that are normally obtained through consumption of animal protein.Read more
Regional focus: 
PanamaLatin America and the Caribbean

Managed Fish Production Project - Interim Report

U.S. Agency for International Development
A report on the Managed Fish Production Project, looking at project design, training, technical assistance and more.Read more
Regional focus: 
PanamaLatin America and the Caribbean

Environmental Impact Assessment Technical Review Guidelines for the Energy Sector

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Agency for International Development
The guidelines for energy aim to strengthen Environmental Impact Assessment of proposed projects. The guidelines help users identify, avoid and mitigate potential adverse impacts and increase potential benefits.Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

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