Integrated Water Resource Management
As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.
Integrated Water Resource Management Resources
A Study of the Environmental Policies, Processes and Practices of Worchester Polytechnic Institute and the Technische Universitat Darmstadt
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January 1, 2008Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The goal of this research project, which has an environmental focus, is to study and compare the environmental policies, practices and processes of the Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA, in addition to outside factors that may also have an influence...Read more
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United StatesAssessing Prepay Water Metering in the Informal Settlements of Windhoek
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January 1, 2005Collecting revenue for water in the informal settlements of Windhoek using the monthly billing system has been problematic. A pilot study is being conducted by the Department of Infrastructure, Water, and Technical Services evaluating prepay water metering as a solution to non payment. This project...Read more
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NamibiaWRECP Aqaba Waste Management Feasibility Assessment and Environmental Considerations March 2014
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March 1, 2014U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents background information about the landfill site, describes current waste management operations in the Kingdom of Jordan as well as those in Aqaba, and provides other relevant background information. It also describes treatment and disposal alternatives for Aqaba City's...Read more
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JordanMiddle East and North AfricaAddressing Risk and Uncertainty in Water Quality Trading Markets
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March 1, 2014World Resources Institute
Across the United States, water quality trading is being explored as a mechanism for reducing the costs of cleaning up impaired waterbodies. Trading between point sources, such as wastewater treatment plants, and nonpoint sources, such as agriculture, can cut costs for regulated entities needing to...Read more
Training Impact Assessment Report
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November 1, 2012Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
Most training takes place in an organizational setting, typically in support of skill and knowledge requirements originating in the workplace. This certainly applied to the Jordan operators training and certification program. The job performance competencies, knowledge and skills supported by the...Read more
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JordanMiddle East and North AfricaWRECP Russeifah Area 1 (Landfill) and Area 2 (Pit) Remediation Feasibility Assessment Jan 2012
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January 1, 2012U.S. Agency for International Development
The primary focus of this Feasibility Assessment (FA) will be the remediation and beneficial use of Area 1 (Landfill) and Area 2 (Pit). The remaining areas will be the subject of future reports. Based upon available information, this FA provides background and other information about existing...Read more
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JordanMiddle East and North AfricaTraining Impact Assessment - Report 3
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December 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This USAID impact assessment describes USAID's efforts to improve operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants in Jordan. The overall goal of the program is to establish a operator certification requirement.Read more
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JordanMiddle East and North AfricaThe Access Initiative Water Sector Toolkit
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August 1, 2007World Resources Institute
In The Access Initiative Water Module, The Access Initiative provides advice an guidance to civil society groups specifically interested in evaluating access to information, public participation, and access to justice in decisions related to fresh water. The Module assists users in applying the TAI...Read more
Paying for Environmental Performance: Estimating the Environmental Outcomes of Agricultural Best Management Practices
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May 1, 2007World Resources Institute
This policy note provides recommendations for methodologies that can be used to estimate environmental performance in detail. It demonstrates how these recommendations can help to maximize the effectiveness of performance-based programs.Read more
Evaluation of the Jamaican Urban Environmental Program for On-Site Sanitation
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July 1, 1997U.S. Agency for International Development
Final evaluation of an onsite environmental sanitation program (7/95-7/97) implemented as part of a Housing Guaranty Project in two peri-urban communities in Montego Bay, Jamaica. the Sanitation Support Unit (SSU) of the Construction Resource and Development Center (CRDC), a Jamaican NGO, was the...Read more
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JamaicaLatin America and the CaribbeanDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.