Water Supply and Scarcity
According to the United Nations, water scarcity is defined as the point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at any level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be socially-constructed or the consequence of altered supply patterns stemming from climate change. Resources available in this sub-theme include U.S. drought monitoring data, workshops for rural water supply systems, among other resources that support water supply and scarcity.
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Water Supply and Scarcity Resources
Technical Assistance Program for the Ministry of Water Resources, Sultanate of Oman -- Task 2B: Training
Published:
February 1, 1991U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to a ministry request for technical assistance, the Omani-American Joint Commission (OAJC) contracted with the Water and Sanitation for Health (WASH) Project to help MWR's training department develop plans and strategies for the next five years. WASH provided a consultant to...Read more
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Middle East and North AfricaPlanning for Water and Sanitation Programs in the Caribbean
Published:
June 1, 1990U.S. Agency for International Development
The objectives of this study are similar to those of the Central America and Andean reports: (1)to determine existing levels of coverage (the number of people with access to basic water and sanitation services), (2) to assess levels of investment currently committed by external support agencies and...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanWater Production Functions as Related to Time and Amount of Irrigation and Rain
Published:
May 29, 1990U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWinrock International
The workshop had the following objectives: 1. Consider the basic processes that determine crop water use and soil water balance characteristics. 2. Discuss the theoretical and experimental methods for evaluation of evapotranspiration (soil evaporation and transpiration). 3. Consider the effect...Read more
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IndiaSouth East AsiaFinal Report: Environmental Assessment Tiu Kulit Dam Project -- Main Report, Including Mitigation Plan and Monitoring Plan
Published:
October 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
The major objective of this environmental assessment is to inquire whether there are any probable major negative impacts of this project on the environment. Conversely, this report also assesses possible negative impacts of the environment on the function and efficiency of the project. Once...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificFinal Report: Environmental Assessment Tiu Kulit Dam Project -- Executive Summary
Published:
October 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
The Tiu Kulit Dam Project will provide reliable irrigation to 1700 hectares in Sumbawa District of NTB Province by constructing a dam on the intermittent Tiu Kulit River. Experts from Indonesia and the United States have reviewed the project plans and concluded that it will accomplish its primary...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificReport on the Groundwater Resources of Project-B, Caymanas Area, St. Catherine
Published:
July 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
The Naggo Head spring channel passes through the southern part of the area in a west-east direction. The physiographic position is an alluvial plain and the topography is level to nearly level.Read more
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JamaicaLatin America and the CaribbeanDrought, Rural Water Supply and Emergency Needs in Botswana
Published:
February 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
This report covers the needs of Botswana and USAID's reaction to drought, rural water supply and emergency needs.Read more
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BotswanaSub-Saharan AfricaProceedings, Conference on Water - Pumping/Water - Lifting in Africa: Volume II -- Conference Discussion Papers
Published:
April 5, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
The expansion of agricultural output in developing countries depends critically on the availability of reliable and cost-effective energy supplies for irrigation. Pumping is becoming increasingly important to the overall productivity of agricultural output and to expansion of irrigated land...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaPopulation and Water in Central Tunisia
Published:
March 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
The report details the historic demographics of Tunisia and how they are changing. The document suggests the health and water related infrastructure issues for a rapidly growing and urbanizing population.Read more
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TunisiaMiddle East and North AfricaYemen Sana'A Basin Water Resources Assessment
Published:
June 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
This assessment was requested by AID/Yemen is recognition of the severity of the water resources situation in the Sana'a Basin.Read more
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.