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

Adoption and Economics of Silver Barb (Puntius Gonionotus) Culture in Seasonal Waters in Bangladesh

Published: 
January 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
Hundreds of thousands of seasonal ponds and ditches in rural Bangladesh are mostly derelict or underutilized, due to lack of appropriate aquaculture technologies. On-station and on-farm research undertaken by the Fisheries Research Institute resulted in development of management practices ior...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Ornamental Aquatics Consultancy Follow-Up

Published: 
January 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
This consultant visit is a continuation of the pro-active Agent assistance to the ornamental aquatics sector. The continuation of this consultancy has resulted in AgEnt contact with approximately 90% of the members of this sector involved in export or commercial production for export. Ninety...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Project Assistance Close-Out Report of Irrigation Systems Management Project, Sri Lanka, Project No. 383-0080

Published: 
September 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (8/86-6/92) to improve the management of irrigation systems in Sri Lanka. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Lands, Irrigation and Mahaweli Development (MLIMD), Irrigation Management Division (IMD), the Irrigation Department (ID), Sheladia Associates, Inc. (SAI), and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Project Assistance Close-Out Report of Irrigation Systems Management Project, Sri Lanka

Published: 
September 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (8/86-12/92) to improve the management of irrigation systems in Sri Lanka. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Lands, Irrigation, and Mahaweli Development (MLIMD). The project's central and most successful element was its development of Farmer Organizations (FOs)...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Grant Agreement Between The United States of America and The South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency

Published: 
June 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of the United States of America and the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency: DESIRING to continue and strengthen the ties of friendship, understanding and co-operation which have historically linked the United States and the peoples of the member States of the South Pacific Forum...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Irrigation Systems Management Project, Phase II, Project Number 391-0467: Report on End-of-Project Workshop, Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban, [Pakistan], 18-19 April 1993

Published: 
April 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
An End-of-Project Workshop for the Irrigation Systems Management Project - Phase II (ISM-II) was held on April 18 and 19, 1993 at the Pearl-Continental Hotel in Bhurban near Murree. The purpose of this workshop was to elicit comments, evaluations, and recommendations from officials of the PIDs and...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Helmand-Arghandab Valley Irrigation System -- a Change Assessment: 1973-1990

Published: 
February 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Helmand-Arghandab Valley irrigation system in southern Afghanistan is one of the country's most important capital resources. Prior to the civil and military conflict that has engulfed Afghanistan for more than 15 years, land irrigated by the system produced a large proportion of the...Read more
Regional focus: 
AfghanistanSouth East Asia

Coastal Fisheries and Brackish Water Aquaculture in Sri Lanka

Published: 
January 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document explores several aspects of Sri Lanka's Coastal Fisheries and Brackishwater Aquaculture. Topics within this publication include: Fishing Population, Fish Production and Resources, Fishing Fleet, Imports, Exports and Supply Situation, Brackishwater Aquaculture, as well as Non-...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Factors Determining Groundwater Use for Irrigation in Pakistan'S Punjab [Province]

Published: 
December 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of research on groundwater use by farmers in a selected area of Pakistan's Punjab Province. The objectives of the research were to: 1) quantify groundwater extraction rates within a canal command area of the province; 2) relate these rates to the "safe...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

Irrigation Systems Management Project, Phase II , Project Number 391-0467: End of Tour Report, November 1989 Through October 1992, Balochistan Ta Team

Published: 
October 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall program achieved modest success in improving the design capability at division level. Success was achieved in computerizing the PID at Computer Cell and Circle levels. Great success was achieved in overhauling unused construction equipment at the mechanical workshop. Excellent results...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

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