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

Fisheries Resource Assessment

Published: 
January 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Project to help the Government of Senegal (GOS) to better determine the availability, distribution, and variety of fish off its coastline by providing the GOS Centre de Recherches Oceaniographiques de Dakar-Thiaroye (CRODT) with the hydroacoustic equipment needed to improve its fish-finding and...Read more
Regional focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

Lowland Fish Culture - AIP

Published: 
January 2, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
Accelerated Impact Program (AIP) pilot project to introduce fish culture to the Senegal River Valley by establishing a small farmer extension program. The project, to be implemented by the Service of Waters and Forests with Peace Corps assistance, will build an all-purpose fish culture station...Read more
Regional focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

Farm Budget Study for Bakel Irrigated Perimeters

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper provides an overview of a study done to evaluate farm budgets with financial and economic analysis.Read more
Regional focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

Barriers to Expanding Irrigated Agriculture in Sub-Sahara Africa Imposed By Pumping Costs

U.S. Agency for International Development
The costs associated with irrigation pumping, in particular the cost of energy, are assessed in relation to their potential impact on irrigation expansion plans, agricultural economics, and the energy sector. In the Sahel, where the percentage of irrigated agricultural land requiring pumping will...Read more
Regional focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

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