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
Fish Culture Expansion Project
Published:
December 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to promote fish pond culture in Zaire by providing logistical support to PCV extensionists working in 5 of Zaire's 9 regions. PES covers the period 2/81-3/84 and is based on document review, visits to 4 regions, and discussions with PCV's and officials of cooperating...Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaAction Memorandum for the Acting Assistant Administrator for Africa [: Zaire Fish Culture Expansion Amendment No. 2]
Published:
January 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
This project was authorized in order to establish small farmer oriented fish culture extension programs in three regions of Zaire. Using Peace Corps volunteers as implementing agents, the project was designed to (1) establish a research and training capability at one of the fish stations; (2)...Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaProject Implementation Order/Technical Services: Fishing Cooperative Expansion
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October 1, 1976U.S. Agency for International Development
A project implementation order to execute a contract for approximately one man-month of technical assistance in fishing gear.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaProject Paper for Fisheries Cooperative Expansion
Published:
November 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
This project is an incremental step in addressing the overall agriculture sector goal of helping Zaire become self-sufficient in basic foodstuffs. This project is designed to increase the availability and improve the quality of fish caught and sold in eastern Zaire, while simultaneously providing...Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaFish Culture Expansion: Amendment No. 1
U.S. Agency for International Development
An amendment to a fish culture expansion project. The roots of this project go back to World War II when the Belgians initiated an extensive effort to promote pond fish culture. This action, motivated by the need for increased production of food for consumption in Zaire, was notably successful in...Read more
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