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
Partnership for Sustainable Water Supply for Agriculture Development in Crimea (SWASAD) Swasad Quarterly Report from April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013 (3Rd Quarter)
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April 1, 2013U.S. Agency for International Development
AMDI signed Cooperative Agreement with USAID on July 9, 2012 for implementation of the SWaSAD Project.Read more
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UkraineEurope and Central AsiaPartnership for Sustainable Water Supply for Agriculture Development in Crimea (SWASAD) Swasad Quarterly Report from October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 (1St Quarter)
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October 1, 2012U.S. Agency for International Development
AMDI signed Cooperative Agreement with USAID on July 9, 2012 for implementation of the SWaSAD Project.Read more
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UkraineEurope and Central AsiaFinal Report Covering Period 11/95-12/00: Development of a Geographic Information System for Assessment of Suitable Areas for Runoff Irrigation
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May 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
In arid regions like the experimental basin of the Sanzar river in Uzbekistan the agricultural activity is restricted by the small amount of river water. At the same time there are sufficient rain water resources during spring which can be harvested, stored in soil and used by plants during the dry...Read more
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UzbekistanEurope and Central AsiaEstimating Productivity of Water At Different Spatial Scales Using Simulation Modeling
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January 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
Implementing real water saving measures in irrigated agriculture is only possible if all the components of the current water balance are clearly understood. Although measurement of all these components is infeasible on a spatial and temporal scale, hydrological simulation models can fill the gap...Read more
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TurkeyEurope and Central AsiaReport of the Training Course on Fisheries Management and Development Planning for the CECAF Region
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January 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
This report summarizes the activities of the Training Course on Fisheries Management and Development Planning, held in Szczecin, Poland, from September 1 to 14, 1985.Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaAttitudes Toward Cooperation Among Small-Scale Fishermen and Farmers in the Azores
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March 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper covers attitudes toward cooperation among small scale fishermen and farmers in the Azores. Many governments, international organizations, and individuals view the fishermen's cooperative as the ideal means of improving small scale fisheries. In some cases marked success has been...Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaMoslem Water Law and Its Influence on Spanish Water Law and the Irrigation System of Valencia
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January 19, 1974U.S. Agency for International Development
The influence of Moslem Water Law and the improved irrigation practices and techniques that accompanied the spread of Islam have had a remarkable and important impact on the Iberian peninsula, and in particular upon the irrigation system of Valencia. The system of water users association that...Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaFisheries of Turkey
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January 20, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the fishery and agricultural practices in Turkey. Specifically, the opportunities for more efficient fishery operations and potential new locations for fisheries which have not been used in the past.Read more
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TurkeyEurope and Central AsiaUN-Water Country Brief: Bangladesh
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June 1, 2013U.S. Department of State
A data-rich water national snapshot that serves as an easy reference of aggregated national information for decision makers.Read more
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