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

Discussion Papers: Small-Scale, Community-Managed Irrigation Systems Workshop

Publication date:
December 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
The focus of this workshop was on strategies to support a subset of small-scale irrigation projects that were manageable by an organization representing a single community of water users, even if management functions actually or nominally rest in the hands of an outside agency.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

New Directions in Ocean Law, Policy and Management

Publication date:
December 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper will first briefly examine the marine environment of the West Africa coast with a focus on the environment of the West African coast with a focus on the region's living marine resources. This will be followed by a discussion of the Law of the Sea Convention with particular reference...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Synthesis of Lessons Learned for Rapid Appraisal of Irrigation Strategies

Publication date:
December 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado State University
This study was conducted as part of the Water Management Synthesis Project, a program funded and conducted by USAID. The key project objective is to provide services in irrigated regions of the world for improving design and operation of existing and future irrigation projects and give guidance to...Read more

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

Publication date:
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/Country focus:
South East Asia

Final Evaluation of the Freshwater Fisheries Development Project

Publication date:
November 25, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to establish a Freshwater Fish Hatchery and Extension Training Center in Central Luzon, the Philippines. Final external evaluation covers the period 11/79-11/83 and is based on site visits and interviews with USAID/P and project personnel and with beneficiaries. This well-...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Philippines
East Asia and Pacific

Midterm Evaluation of Semi-Arid Tropics Crops Research: Phase Ii, ICRISAT/Mali

Publication date:
November 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
ICRISAT/Mali has played a steadily expanding role in applied sorghum and millet breeding and related dryland farming agronomy in Mali since 1976. This mid-term evaluation effort has focused specifically on the past two-and-one-half years of this effort under current Phase II USAID bilateral...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Mali
Sub-Saharan Africa

Water Management for Small Farms: A Training Manual for Farmers in Hill Areas, Instructor's Guide

Publication date:
November 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado State University
This booklet is not a detailed guide for hands-on training. It merely suggests the types of exercises that the instructor can use to help the student (farmer or technician) learn the applicable irrigation principles and practices presented in its companion training manual, Water Management for...Read more

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

Publication date:
October 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado 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/Country focus:
South East Asia

Pilot Flake -Ice Plant (Contract No. Na-82-Fa-C-00030): Small Scale Fisheries Development Project, Meringa, Indonesia

Publication date:
October 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Technical assistance was provided in making a model fishery complex in the fishing village of Meringgai, Indonesia. Statistical information was collected on fish production and marketing. An 8-ton per 24 hours turbo flake-ice plant was installed and put into operation. The capacity of the plant...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Indonesia
East Asia and Pacific

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