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

Evaluation of Oman's Quality Control and Inspection Practices

Publication date:
January 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
The quality control practices in Oman were evaluated from November 13 to December 17, 1993. The objective of this evaluation was to determine the extent to which procedures for quality control are currently employed by the government and industrial/commercial and traditional fishing sectors in Oman...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Oman
Middle East and North Africa

Ornamental Aquatics Consultancy Follow-Up

Publication date:
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/Country focus:
Sri Lanka
South East Asia

Oman Fisheries Development and Management Project: Semiannual Report July 1-December 31, 1993 Including Reporting Required for The Tenth Quarter, October 1-December 31, 1993

Publication date:
January 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal, purpose, and outputs of the Oman Fisheries Development Management Project were restated following the Omani-American Joint Commission review and evaluation of the project in September 1992. This review clarified the intent of the project, and allowed activities to be adjusted to achieve...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Middle East and North Africa

Audit of Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources (MPWWR Project Implementation Letter (PIL) No. 101, Related to The Preventive Maintenance Component of The USAID/Egypt Irrigation Management Systems (IMS) Project No. 263-0132

Publication date:
December 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The attached report dated July 22, 1993 by Price Waterhouse presents the results of a financial audit of MPWWR Preventative Maintenance locally incurred costs under Project No. 263-0132 funded by USAID/Egypt. The Preventative Maintenance component of the IMS Project No. 263-0132 is comprised of two...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Egypt, Arab Rep.
Middle East and North Africa

Third External Evaluation Report of The Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Crsp: Program Performance From 1 September 1988 to 31 August 1993

Publication date:
December 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates collaborative research support program (CRSP) in pond dynamics and aquaculture. External evaluation covers the period 9/88-8/93. The CRSP has been marked by considerable change, some impressive achievements, and new initiatives. The most notable change has been a shift in focus from a...Read more

Evaluation of The Irrigation Improvement Project Component of The Irrigation Management Systems Project (Project No. 263-0132)

Publication date:
November 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project component to strengthen the capacity of Egypt's Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources (MPWWR) to plan and implement a rehabilitation/modernization program in 11 canal command areas covering 337,000 feddans. The evaluation covers the period 1987-11/93. The project is...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Egypt, Arab Rep.
Middle East and North Africa

Final Evaluation of The Irrigation Support Project for Asia and The Near East (ISPAN)

Publication date:
November 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
Final evaluation of the Irrigation Support Project for Asia and the Near East (ISPAN), which provided TA and training to the Asia and Near East Bureau and Missions in support of irrigation projects. The evaluation covers the period 9/86-11/93. The project has met all of its original objectives,...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Middle East and North Africa

Oman Fisheries Development and Management Project: Quarterly Progress Report Nine -- July 1, 1993-September 30, 1993

Publication date:
October 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
This quarterly progress report details activities and the status of work undertaken by the FDMP during July - September 1993, the ninth quarter of the project. During these three months, five short-term training programs were conducted: two were completed and three were initiated or continuing. The...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Middle East and North Africa

Project Assistance Close-Out Report of Irrigation Systems Management Project, Sri Lanka, Project No. 383-0080

Publication date:
September 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (8/86-6/92) to improve the management of irrigation systems in Sri Lanka. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Lands, Irrigation and Mahaweli Development (MLIMD), Irrigation Management Division (IMD), the Irrigation Department (ID), Sheladia Associates, Inc. (SAI), and...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sri Lanka
South East Asia

Project Assistance Close-Out Report of Irrigation Systems Management Project, Sri Lanka

Publication date:
September 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (8/86-12/92) to improve the management of irrigation systems in Sri Lanka. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Lands, Irrigation, and Mahaweli Development (MLIMD). The project's central and most successful element was its development of Farmer Organizations (FOs)...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sri Lanka
South East Asia

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