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

Privatization Study of the Village Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Lesotho)

Published: 
September 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project installed new water systems in Lesotho, leaving the Government of Lesotho with additional systems to maintain. This study led to USAID exploring options concerning how best to assure continued serviceability of the rural systems. The approach explored in this study involves the transfer...Read more
Regional focus: 
LesothoSub-Saharan Africa

JESS Third Consultancy Report on Water Quality and Public Health Engineering

Published: 
July 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Jubba Environmental and Socioeconomic Studies (JESS) are jointly funded by the government of the Somali Democratic Republic (GSDR) and USAID. Technical assistance and JESS management are being provided to the Ministry of Jubba Valley Development (MJVD) by Associates in Rural Development Inc. (...Read more
Regional focus: 
SomaliaSub-Saharan Africa

Niger River Basin Planning River Systems Analysis - After Action Report

Published: 
July 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
This report summarizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' experience in West Africa, addresses current and future uses of the Niger River, and provides the principles for continuation of water resources planning in the Niger River Basin.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Fisheries Development Support Services (FDSS), 1 July 1982-30 June 1987

Published: 
June 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project purpose it to provide for the development and maintenance of a "Resource Center" at the recipient institution that will be a repository for skills and information in fishery development and management through the combination of applied research and practical experience; and to...Read more

Pre-Rehabilitation Diagnostic Study of Sehra Irrigation System, Sind Pakistan

Published: 
May 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The feasibility report for the project places crop yield in Pakistan considerably below most other countries with similar agricultural resources. The low yields were attributed to a broad spectrum of constraints which included inefficiencies and inequities in water distribution, a poor extension...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Proceedings, Conference on Water - Pumping/Water - Lifting in Africa: Volume II -- Conference Discussion Papers

Published: 
April 5, 1987
U.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
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Preparation of a Plan of Action for the Water Supply and Sanitation Component of the ADB - Sponsored Rural Health Services Project in Papua New Guinea

Published: 
April 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
In addition to describing national- and provincial-level tasks, the WASH team identified and described specific subject areas where external technical assistance is needed. The team also drafted preliminary terms of reference to be used to initiate the process of obtaining the necessary technical...Read more
Regional focus: 
Papua New GuineaEast Asia and Pacific

Population and Water in Central Tunisia

Published: 
March 1, 1987
U.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
Regional focus: 
TunisiaMiddle East and North Africa

Training of Community Operators in Operations and Maintenance for Rural Potable Water Systems

Published: 
February 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
An 8-day training course on operations and maintenance (O&M) of rural potable water systems was conducted for 20 community operators and 30 community council members in Paracaya, Bolivia, early in l987. In the course - the last phase of the assistance provided to the Department of...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Belize: Increased Productivity through Better Health Project: Final Report of the Water Quality Lab Consultant, February 11-March 19, 1987

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is organized into a brief discussion of activities and recommendations, with operational protocols governing testing procedures, sampling runs and other technical notes presented in the Appendices.Read more
Regional focus: 
BelizeLatin America and the Caribbean

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