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

Alternative and Renewable Energy

Published: 
January 1, 2014
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The current state of energy, in the most optimistic projections, is a finite resource that will be exhausted during the 21st century. This project examines the current using traditional energy resources limitations, investigates existing research on several renewable energy alternatives, and also...Read more
Regional focus: 
Global

Alternative Solar Cells and Their Implications

Published: 
January 1, 2010
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
This study mainly focuses on electrolytic solar cells that can serve as an alternate to solid state solar panels. A thorough evaluation of the performance of existing solar cells (a-Si and c-Si) was performed, before designing a concurrent solar cell. A custom electrolytic solar cell consisting of...Read more
Regional focus: 
Global

An Analysis of Future Sustainable Aquatic Farming

Published: 
January 1, 2012
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
As a result of the world population growth in the next 100 years, it will be necessary to find more viable methods of food production. This report examines the prospect of using a sustainable oceanic farm to feed future populations. Advances in genetic engineering to develop salt-tolerant rice will...Read more
Regional focus: 
Global

Global Shale Gas Development: Water Availability and Business Risks

Published: 
January 1, 2014
World Resources Institute
For many nations around the world, shale gas represents an opportunity to strengthen energy security while cutting emissions. In fact, shale gas adds 47 percent to the world's natural gas reserves. But as governments and businesses explore this new and abundant resource, freshwater...Read more
Regional focus: 
Global

Serving the Smallholder Farmer Through Rural Product Innovation

Published: 
March 25, 2014
Xylem, Inc.
Smallholder farmers are customers of agriculture; customers that are seeking products, services and training to help them improve their business, which is to produce the highest crop yields possible each year. Read how Xylem is fielding innovative products such as treadle pumps and channel...Read more

Partnership for Sustainable Water Supply for Agriculture Development in Crimea (SWASAD) Swasad Quarterly Report from April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013 (3Rd Quarter)

Published: 
April 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
AMDI signed Cooperative Agreement with USAID on July 9, 2012 for implementation of the SWaSAD Project.Read more
Regional focus: 
Ukraine, Europe and Central Asia

Review of National Laws and Legislations in the Philippines in Relation to Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)

Published: 
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development, World Wildlife Fund
Despite the Philippines' abundant fisheries resources, its marine ecosystems are showing signs of overfishing (FAO 2011). The country is experiencing rapid depletion of its aquatic resources, with 75 percent of its coral reefs degraded, and with its mangrove forest and its other fisheries...Read more
Regional focus: 
Philippines, East Asia and Pacific

Partnership for Sustainable Water Supply for Agriculture Development in Crimea (SWASAD) Swasad Quarterly Report from October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 (1St Quarter)

Published: 
October 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
AMDI signed Cooperative Agreement with USAID on July 9, 2012 for implementation of the SWaSAD Project.Read more
Regional focus: 
Ukraine, Europe and Central Asia

Yield Gap Analysis With Local to Global Relevance - a Review

Published: 
September 16, 2012
A Field Crops Research article providing an overview of concepts, methodologies and implementation of yield gap analyses.Read more

Principles Into Practice: Irrigated Agriculture

Published: 
April 1, 2012
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Two of MCC's founding principles are country ownership and a focus on results. These principles lead MCC to support investments that reflect countries' own priorities for poverty reduction, and offer the most promise for returns in terms of increased incomes. MCC empowers partner...Read more

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