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

Predicting Water Availability in Irrigation Tank Cascade Systems: The Cascade Water Balance Model

Published: 
January 1, 2001
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents "Cascade", a water balance model that can predict tank water availability in the Thirappane tank cascade system in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The model determines tank water availability on a daily basis for the purpose of improving productive use of the water...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Valuing Water in Irrigated Agriculture and Reservoir Fisheries: A Multiple-Use Irrigation System in Sri Lanka

Published: 
January 1, 2001
U.S. Agency for International Development
Decision makers often lack information on the relative economic contributions of water for both irrigation and non-irrigation uses, resulting in inefficient and inequitable water allocation decisions. to help address this problem, the present report examines the relative economic contributions of...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Audit of International Irrigation Management Institute's Indirect Costs

Published: 
October 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
The audit covered the period from January 1, 1989 through December 31, 1984. During this period, IIMI reported that it received a total of $316,856 for indirect costs from USAID. The audit objective was to determine whether the indirect costs claimed by IIMI are in accordance with the terms of the...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Methodology for Participatory Evaluation of O&M in Distributary and Field Canals

Published: 
July 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
During a tour of d- and f- canals, the Managing Director of MEA requested MARD to propose a low cost method of evaluating the state of tertiary system maintenance in System B. MARD's staff worked for several months, in consultation with MEA engineers and farmers' organizations, developing...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Ornamental Marine Fish Collection: Impact Survey in Sri Lanka

Published: 
February 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
Interviews with government officials, marine ornamental fish collectors, and aquarium fish exporters were conducted to obtain information on number of fishes and species in exports, distributions of important species, and trends in abundances. Export invoices were obtained from several exporters...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Practices for Year-round Irrigation in Mahaweli System B

Published: 
December 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
System 'B' farmers have a relatively dry period of ten months from Jan. to Oct. where non-rice crops can be successfully grown. Thus, they have an opportunity to get the highest price available in the market by scheduling planting to suit market windows. Further, they can undertake to...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Study on Possibility of Year-round Irrigation in Mahaweli Systems C, G, H and Uda Walawe

Published: 
March 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
Market demands and prices for fresh fruit and vegetables fluctuate during the year. Farmers must schedule their cultivations in sync with time-specific market windows. The availability of irrigation water right round the year is a key factor in creating the conditions for such market-oriented...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Review of Operation & Maintenance of System B Irrigation Facilities, Maduru Oya project, Sri Lanka

Published: 
March 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document is a review of operation and maintenance of System B Irrigation Facilities of the Maduru Oya Project in Sri Lanka. The purpose of this inspection was to review the O&M procedures, policies and practices of system B and to recommend modifications to improve practices to ensure...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Coastal Zone and Fisheries Management in Sri Lanka: Prospects for Integration

Published: 
January 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper explores the feasibility of integrating coastal management in Sri Lanka in the broader context of coastal areas and for resources such as fisheries. It discusses the kinds of conflicts which could be addressed by a more integrated system and suggests where cross-sectoral planning and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth 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

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