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

Yemen Sana'A Basin Water Resources Assessment

Published: 
June 1, 1986
U.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
Regional focus: 
Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Assessment of Problems and Needs for Water Supplies At Ethiopian Drought - Victim Camps

Published: 
December 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
In November 1984, A.I.D. sent two consultants from the Water and Sanitation for Health project to Ethiopia to develop recommendations for emergency water-supply relief at camps for drought victims. The consultants found that the areas around camps in Wello and Tigray clearly qualify for emergency...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Evaluation of Foster Parents' Plan Water Supply and Sanitation Projects in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Published: 
May 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to assist Foster Parents Plan International (PLAN) to construct wells and water supply/sanitation systems in the vicinity of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Special evaluation covers the period l981-11/82 and is based on document review, site visits, and interviews with project staff and...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Evaluation of Rural Water Supply Project Using the Coconut Fiber/Burnt Rice Husks Filter (Frankel Filter) in the Bicol River Basin, Philippines

Published: 
April 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of a six month monitoring program by the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) covering the operation of three pilot coconut fiber/burnt rice husks filters (known as the Frankel Filter Project) in the barrios of Balagbag, Milaor; San Francisco (Bawa),...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Report on the Niger Water Resources Survey; an Economic and Hydrogeological Review of the Niger Request for 200 Dug Wells and 15 Drilled Wells

Published: 
January 1, 1967
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details a project to provide 200 dug wells and 15 drilled wells in Niger. The report specifically analyzes the project from a hydrogeological and economic standpoint.Read more
Regional focus: 
NigerSub-Saharan Africa

Jordan: Complex Crises Fund (CCF) Mid-Cycle Portfolio Review (MPR)

Published: 
March 18, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
Responding to potential instability resulting from increasing populations of Syrian refugees in the Jordan's Northern Governorates of Irbid and Mafraq, USAID Jordan received $20 Million in resources from the Complex Crises Fund (CCF) to support Phase II implementation of the Community Based...Read more
Regional focus: 
JordanMiddle East and North Africa

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