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

The Peruvian Anchoveta and Its Upwelling Ecosystem: Three Decades of Climate Change

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The anchoveta fish (family Engraulidae) occurs exclusively along the turbulent coasts of Peru and Chile. This book, the fruit of a collaborative effort among research institutions on three continents - IMARPE in Peru, GTZ in West Germany, and ICLARM in the Philippines - presents a comprehensive...Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

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

Amendment to Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Peru and the United States of America for Fresh Water Fisheries Development in the Department of Ancash

Published: 
June 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
The introduction of the agreement specifies that it is executed in accordance with the general terms of the General Agreement for the technical cooperation between the Republic of Peru and the United States of America, signed January 25, 1951.Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

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

Project Paper: Peru Fresh Water Fisheries Development

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
A project report on a pilot project in Peru that aimed to establish a viable model for increasing trout production in Peru.Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

Research and Development in Fresh-Water Fisheries

Published: 
February 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
This project tested the assumptions related to the Peruvian government's increased emphasis on developing inland fisheries.Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

Potential Trout Production and Management of Lakes in Central and Southern Peru

Published: 
January 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to a request by the Government of Peru and under the sponsorship of USAID, a study was conducted from August 26 to September 20, 1974 on the trout fisheries of the central and southern mountain lakes of Peru. The objectives were to provide the Ministry of Fisheries with recommendations...Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

Aquaculture Developments in Peru

Published: 
January 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
For an indefinite period beginning April 1, 1972, the inhabitants of the greater Lima area were unable to purchase red meat for the first 15 days of each month. In other cities in rural areas of Peru, people were unable to obtain beef two days each week. To compensate for the lack of beef, the...Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

Fishculture Survey Report for Peru

Published: 
January 1, 1970
U.S. Agency for International Development
A survey of fisheries in Peru during May 22 to June 6, 1970. The visit, under the sponsorship of USAID and Peru, was for the purpose of providing technical advice to the development inland fisheries.Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

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