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

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: Sri Lanka

Publication date:
September 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado State University
Rather than explicitly considering irrigation development options, this paper identifies the problems facing Sri Lanka's irrigation sector and offers recommendations for their resolution. First, the Government of Sri Lanka has not given sufficient attention to the role of irrigation in future...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sri Lanka
South East Asia

Development of Fishing and Fisheries in Djibouti; Mid-Project Report

Publication date:
August 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Reports on contractor progress 1/79-8/82 in a project to improve fish production, storage, and marketing in Djibouti. First year progress was so encouraging that an 18-month project extension and expansion was authorized in 9/81 and boat-building/repair and oyster culture activities were added...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Djibouti
Middle East and North Africa

Indonesian Fisheries: A Status Report

Publication date:
August 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
The following material describes a range of technologies for the pumping of water for irrigation. The technologies have been classified into three general categories: human powered, animal powered, and other energy source driven pumps, such as solar or wind. This material is by no means intended to...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Indonesia
East Asia and Pacific

Irrigation Water Pumping Technologies: a Brief Overview

Publication date:
August 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Various published sources are collated to present a description of 12 technologies used for pumping irrigation water. The pump technologies are grouped under three categories: (1) human powered (simple hand, pendulum, rower, diaphragm, bellows, and chain/bucket pumps, the Archimedean screw, and...Read more

Feasibility Studies and Evaluation of Irrigation Projects: Procedures for Analyzing Alternative Water Distribution Systems in Egypt

Publication date:
July 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
A host of opportunities is currently available for rebuilding Egypt's existing irrigation system and developing new systems. This report outlines a methodology for comparing various irrigation water distribution systems prior to implementing an irrigation program. Following a brief discussion...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Egypt, Arab Rep.
Middle East and North Africa

Audit Report on Problems in Implementing the Aquaculture Development Project in Egypt

Publication date:
June 24, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to increase Egypt's fish farming capacity. Audit report covers the period 9/78-3/82 and is based on document review, site visits, and interviews with contractor, USAID/E, and Government of Egypt (GOE) personnel. The project is about 2 years behind schedule, due mainly to...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Egypt, Arab Rep.
Middle East and North Africa

On-Farm Water Management Project in Pakistan

Publication date:
June 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Watercourse improvements conducted under A.I.D.'s On-Farm Water Management Project in Pakistan have enabled farmers to increase their crop yields and incomes. This report analyzes the setting, history, and impact of the project. While water user associations were not effectively established,...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Pakistan
South East Asia

Tank Irrigation in Cross Perspective

Publication date:
May 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Because irrigated land is usually more productive than rain fed land, and since in India irrigated agriculture traditionally has been taxable at higher rates, there was an incentive for rulers of the past, and their agents or feudatories, to organize and oversee the building and operation of tanks...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
India
South East Asia

Dependable Precipitation and Potential Yields for Senegal: a Practical Guide for Rain fed Agriculture

Publication date:
May 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
A substantial potential exists for improving rain fed agriculture in Senegal. Thus concludes this study, which analyzes the relationships among precipitation levels, growing season lengths, and potential agricultural yield in that country. The study begins by determining monthly dependable...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Senegal
Sub-Saharan Africa

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: General Asian Overview

Publication date:
May 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado State University
Four papers on A.I.D.'s irrigation investment options and strategies for Asia are presented. The first two papers review, respectively, reports prepared by interdisciplinary study teams for Bangladesh, Northwest India, Pakistan, and Northeast Thailand and reports prepared by an Asia Bureau...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
East Asia and Pacific

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