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
Title XII Project to Assist in the Development of In-Country Production of Brine Shrimp (Artemia) for Use as Food for Aquaculture Organisms in Indonesia
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August 6, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Indonesia (GOI) is planning to build 266 hatcheries in order to alleviate a shortage of brine shrimp (Artemia) cysts which is drastically limiting hatchery production of post-larval shrimp. The potential for USAID/I assistance to this project is evaluated in this consultant'...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificWorking Bibliography on East African Fisheries
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June 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
Defining East Africa broadly to include both the nations which bound the Great Lakes and the island nations in the Indian Ocean, this bibliography cites almost 600 sources of information on diverse aspects of the various types of fisheries found in the region. Contents are divided into two main...Read more
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Congo, Dem. Rep.Sub-Saharan AfricaLessons from Fisheries Development in West Africa: Purse Seine/Trawler Construction, Ghana
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June 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
This publication is one of five working papers that evaluates fisheries development projects in West Africa. This particular paper evaluates the purse seine/trawler construction project in Ghana, and compares the financial data obtained from the operations of the 10 vessels that were constructed by...Read more
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GhanaSub-Saharan AfricaLessons from Fisheries Development in West Africa: Oyster Culture Project, Sierra Leone
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June 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
This publication is one of five working papers that evaluates fisheries development projects in West Africa. This particular paper covers an oyster culture project in Sierra Leona, and discusses the possible factors that led to the non-implementation of the extension phase of the project.Read more
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Sierra LeoneSub-Saharan AfricaPreliminary Report on Irrigation Pricing and Management
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February 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this study is to investigate ways to improve the effectiveness of functioning irrigation systems by examining the role of: (1) Direct charges in meeting recurrent costs, (2) Increased farmer participation in system management.Read more
Model of an Indian Village: a Study of Alternative Sources of Energy for Irrigation
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January 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
This study analyzes the feasibility of various sources of energy for irrigation on the northeast Indian plains. In this region, there is a large potential for further use of groundwater, and this paper examines the trade-off between the benefits to agriculture of agriculture, and the details of...Read more
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IndiaSouth East AsiaMilkfish 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 PacificExperimental Rearing of Nile Tilapia Fry (Oreochromis Niloticus) for Saltwater Culture
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January 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
Tilapia culture in coastal waters and in saline brackish water in arid areas has been inhibited by inadequate research on tilapia biology and culture with respect to salinity tolerance. This study presents a preliminary evaluation of the utility of several approaches of early salinity exposure for...Read more
Options in Powering Irrigation Equipment for Tubewells and Low - Lift Pumps in Bangladesh
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December 7, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Due to the rising cost of imported fuel, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) is evaluating different power sources for irrigation pumps. This report reviews studies and government policies affecting the choice between electric and diesel power. A review of engineering and cost studies shows...Read more
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South East AsiaFinal 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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