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

Final Report, 1985 to 1989: Propagation of Mahseers in Himalayan Waters of Nepal

Published: 
January 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
In recent years, various investigators have given considerable attention to the propagation of seriously endangered mahseer in the Himalayan waters (Badola and Singh 1984, Shrestha 1986, 1988, 1990, Nautial and Lal 1988, Das 1990). They have been prompted by several considerations among them are: (...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Farmer - Officer Coordination to Achieve Flexible Irrigation Scheduling: A Case Study from System H, Sri Lanka

Published: 
January 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The institutional and irrigation infrastructure of System H of the Mahaweli Multipurpose Development Project provides adequate opportunities for achieving a high standard of water management. A coordinated approach for achieving close cooperation between agency officials and farmers at the field...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Local Organizations for Social Development: Concepts and Cases of Irrigation Organization

Published: 
January 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
In the case of large-scale gravity-flow irrigation systems, it is the state which bears the cost of capturing the water supply in remote watersheds and constructing the engineering works to store and deliver water. However, the returns from this enormous investment are ultimately determined by the...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Propacation of Mahseers in Himalayan Water of Nepal

Published: 
October 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
Inputs from rivers in Nepal were selected for routine studies. Such an innovative study in nature and captivity will be helpful to develop methodology and technology for the management of mahseer brood stocks, artificial spawning and propagation in natural waters.Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Role of Irrigation in the Agricultural Development of Asia

Published: 
August 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
Throughout Asia, irrigation has been the lead input in growth of cereal yield. In the 13 Asian nations included for analysis, all of the countries appear to lie on virtually the same irrigation/ fertilizer/HYV production function. Many observers believe that improved efficiency of water use through...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Irrigation Management Research in Sri Lanka: a Review of Selected Literature

Published: 
June 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
In support of A.I.D.'s Irrigation Systems Management Project in Sri Lanka, a select literature review of key irrigation issues was conducted. The review focused on literature since 1978 (the year of Chambers' influential study of water management in Sri Lanka) and describes progress made...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Propacation of Mahseers in Himalayan Water of Nepal: Interim Report

Published: 
January 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
Inputs from rivers in Nepal were selected for routine studies. Such an innovative study in nature and captivity will be helpful to develop methodology and technology for the management of mahseer brood stocks, artificial spawning and propagation in natural waters.Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Participatory Irrigation Management: Case Study of Bhadrutar and Hakuwa Canals

Published: 
December 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWinrock International
The purpose of this Natural Resource Management Paper Series is to make the results of the research activities related to natural resources available to a larger audience, and to acquaint younger staff and students with advanced methods of research and statistical analysis. It is also hoped that...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Community - Managed Irrigation Systems: Case Study of Arughat - Vishal Nagar Pipe Irrigation Project

Published: 
December 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWinrock International
This is a case study of the Arughat-Vishal Nagar Pipe Irrigation Project. Communal irrigation systems are an important part of national development because they make use of many smaller rivers and streams not tapped by national systems. Communal systems are cheaper to construct and maintain than...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Fisheries Stock Assessment, Title XII Collaborative Research Support Program: Annual Work Plan, 1987-1988

Published: 
September 30, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Fisheries Stock Assessment CRSP is developing stock assessment technologies for use by fisheries managers in developing countries. Objectives include: production of a stock assessment hand book for fishery managers in tropical countries, testing of existing methodology for stock assessment,...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

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