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

Strengthening of Southeast Asian Aquaculture Institutions

Published: 
January 27, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
A progress report on a grant for strengthening Southeast Asian aquaculture institutions. Progress on this grant since initiation include the organization of a workshop, plus the running of that workshop and preparation of a draft document on aquaculture in southeast Asia.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Model of an Indian Village: a Study of Alternative Sources of Energy for Irrigation

Published: 
January 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
This study analyzes the feasibility of various sources of energy for irrigation on the northeast Indian plains. In this region, there is a large potential for further use of groundwater, and this paper examines the trade-off between the benefits to agriculture of agriculture, and the details of...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndiaSouth East Asia

Improving Irrigation Management Through Farmer Organization: Responses to a Program in Sri Lanka

Published: 
January 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
More than most countries, Sri Lanka depends on the irrigated production of paddy to feed its population. About two-thirds of the area devoted to paddy is irrigated, and irrigated areas produce 80% of the total rice crop. There are currently several experiments in Sri Lanka aimed at promoting farmer...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Options in Powering Irrigation Equipment for Tubewells and Low - Lift Pumps in Bangladesh

Published: 
December 7, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Due to the rising cost of imported fuel, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) is evaluating different power sources for irrigation pumps. This report reviews studies and government policies affecting the choice between electric and diesel power. A review of engineering and cost studies shows...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Formal and Informal Water Management Systems: Cultivation Meetings and Water Deliveries in Two Sri Lankan Irrigation Schemes

Published: 
December 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper details an extensive study of the way in which water is allocated and managed in the Gal Oya and Kaudulla Tank Irrigation Schemes. In this paper they compare and contrast their experiences during the dry season and by focusing on the cultivation meetings.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Title XII Collaborative Research Support Program, Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture: First Annual Administrative Report

Published: 
December 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report summarizes the first operational year of the Collaborative Research Support Program in Pond Dynamics and Aquaculture which focuses on Southeast Asia and Latin America and pursues a cohesive program of collaborative research to be carried out in less developed countries.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Diagnostic Analysis of Five Deep Tubewell Irrigation Systems in Joydebpur, Bangladesh

Published: 
October 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The major objective of this field oriented training program was to provide the participants with an understanding of the interdisciplinary method of investing existing irrigation systems. This program involved 26 professionals from the fields of irrigation engineering, agronomy, sociology and...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Local Organization for Irrigation in Bangladesh

Published: 
August 15, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Agriculture in Bangladesh has not, for the most part, traditionally involved irrigation; traditional irrigation methods, where used, have relied on surface water to supplement rainfall and have been carried out by individual farmer with little or no need to coordinate these activities with other...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Tanks of South India (A Potential for Future Expansion in Irrigation)

Published: 
June 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
The potential for modernizing and improving tank (small reservoir) irrigation in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu is assessed. After reviewing tank irrigation in Tamil Nadu and the problems affecting its performance, the report examines irrigation in the drought-prone Ramanathapuram District (where...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndiaSouth East Asia

Bangladesh Small-Scale Irrigation

Published: 
April 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Small Scale Irrigation Project in Bangladesh is an example of a project which could not fail, but, due to a variety of institutional shortcomings, almost did. So concludes this evaluation of the project, which was initiated in 1976 to provide hand tube wells (HTW's) to small farmers in...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

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