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 Pricing and Management
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September 30, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
Case studies from Morocco, the Philippines, Indonesia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic are the basis of this analysis of irrigation system financing and management. The following issues were examined in depth: (1) the feasibility of cost recovery through direct and indirect charges; (2) whether...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificMilkfish Production Dualism in the Philippines: a Multidisciplinary Perspective on Continuous Low Yields and Constraints to Aquaculture Development
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January 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
Perennial low milkfish yields from underutilized brackish water ponds in the Philippines result primarily from the low fertilizer application rates of most farmers. The purpose of this study, based on a 1981 survey of 447 milkfish farmers in four climatic zones and on data from a previous survey...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificFinal Evaluation of the Freshwater Fisheries Development Project
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November 25, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to establish a Freshwater Fish Hatchery and Extension Training Center in Central Luzon, the Philippines. Final external evaluation covers the period 11/79-11/83 and is based on site visits and interviews with USAID/P and project personnel and with beneficiaries. This well-...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificSmall-Scale Fisheries of San Miguel Bay, Philippines: Options for Management and Research
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January 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
The San Miguel Bay fishery is one of the more important fisheries of the Philippines, being a shallow productive body of water producing large catches of fish, shrimp and other crustaceans. Competition for access to and use of coastal fish resources in much of the tropics have noticeably increased...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificPhilippine Municipal Fisheries: a Review of Resources, Technology and Socioeconomics
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January 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
International interest in the socioeconomic development of traditional small-scale fisheries has grown rapidly in the last 10 years. This report, first in a series of country reviews, reviews the current status of Philippine municipal fisheries. Six areas are discussed: (1) Sector Overview:...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificRecommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume Ii, Annex a: Production and Income of Farm Households in the Barit River Irrigation System
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August 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes several characteristics of households and related farm management characteristics of households which cultivate land within the project area of the Barit River Irrigation System (BRIS), Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines. The information contained in this report is primarily...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificRecommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume Ii, Annex B: Procedures for Economic Analysis
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May 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
This report outlines the procedures for economic analysis in relation to Volume II of the Bicol River Basin project in the Philippines.Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificRecommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation System, Bicol River Basin, Philippines: Volume 1: Methodology for Irrigated Rice Production, System Planning and Design
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January 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
Irrigation water supply is only one input in an agricultural production system. However, the introduction of improved technology in one component of an overall production system often has implications for the overall system planning and management. Therefore, the development of successful irrigated...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificRecommendation on the Improvement of the Barit River Irrigation Systems, Bicol River Basin, Philippines; Volume II: Summary Report
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January 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
The primary objective of this research and development project is development of irrigated rice production system design procedures for the project area. The proposed improvements on the irrigation and drainage system, and production schedule must take maximum advantage of the existing system...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificHydrology for Small - Hydropower Generation, October 28-November 10, 1984, Manila, Philippines: Course Description and Trip Report
U.S. Agency for International Development
Thirty-one engineers participated in a small-hydropower training course, "Hydrology for Small-Hydropower Generation," held in Manila, Philippines, October 28- November 10, at the Hyatt Regency of Manila. The course was funded by the Office of Energy of the U.S. Agency for International...Read more
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