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
Shrimp Mariculture Development in Ecuador: Resource Policy Issues
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November 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
During the past 15 years, Ecuador has become the Western Hemisphere's leading producer and exporter of shrimp. Growth has come about largely through mariculture development. About 8,000 MT of shrimp have been captured off the Ecuadorian coast each year since the late 1970s. Meanwhile, pond...Read more
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Systems Management Project, Phase II , Project Number 391-0467: End of Tour Report, November 1989 Through October 1992, Balochistan Ta Team
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October 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall program achieved modest success in improving the design capability at division level. Success was achieved in computerizing the PID at Computer Cell and Circle levels. Great success was achieved in overhauling unused construction equipment at the mechanical workshop. Excellent results...Read more
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PakistanSouth East AsiaFisheries Development Support Services: Amendment No. 1
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September 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
An amendment to extend the project assistance completion date to 1991 and add more work and budget.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaRole of a Silage-Microbe Mat in Conjunction With The Detrital Trophic Level As a Complete Natural Fish Feeds System for Tilapia Aquaculture in The Dominican Republic
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June 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, feeding on a microbial matecosystem dominated by the cyanobacteriim, Oscillatoria, grew faster than control tilapia fed at 3% of their body weight per day. This has been shown in previous experiments where ensiled grass stimulated a bacterial and cyanobacterial (blue...Read more
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Dominican RepublicLatin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Systems Management Project: End of Tour Report
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June 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Assist the Irrigation Department in survey, mapping, design and construction of the rehabilitation of the four irrigation systems in the Polonnaruwa District and the Gal Oya Right Bank Systems.Read more
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Sri LankaSouth East AsiaSources of Future Growth in Indian Irrigated Agriculture
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March 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper assumes that in India forces will gather strength in the next ten to twenty years until the expansion of irrigated area becomes less important as a source of growth in agricultural output other kinds of changes within the irrigation sector. It also assumes that the subsector of irrigated...Read more
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IndiaSouth East AsiaICLARM's Strategy for International Research on Living Aquatic Resources Management
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March 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Aquatic resources are important for livelihood and consumption. Fish, including finfish, crustaceans, mollusks and seaweeds, are the fifth most important agricultural commodity. Developing countries catch and produce 52 million tons annually, over half of the world production. At least 50 million...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificCooperative Marine Technology Program for The Middle East: Annual Report for 1991
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March 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
The numerous socioeconomic developments in Egypt and Israel have had a significant impact on the coastline of the Nile Littoral Cell. in return, the Mediterranean Sea's actions have had major effects on the societies of those two countries. Four major cities: Alexandria, Port Said, Tel Aviv,...Read more
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Middle East and North AfricaTrends and Policy Directions for Irrigation Investment and Management in Sri Lanka
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February 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Massive investments in irrigation coupled with the introduction of seed-fertilizer technology brought Sri Lanka to near self-sufficiency in rice by the mid-1980's. Of late, however, policymakers in the government and in donor agencies appear to be shifting emphasis from new irrigation...Read more
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Sri LankaSouth East AsiaSecond Quarterly Activities Report on Irrigation Research
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February 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
After a contentious start brought about primarily by the reduced level of funding available vis-?-vis the expectations of the participating institutions, the implementation of the Cooperative Agreement has gained momentum during the quarter (December 1991 to February 1992) being reported. Read more
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