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

Water Resources Survey - Monthly Report of Progress #41

Published: 
September 1, 1966
U.S. Agency for International Development
EVALUATES USAID ASSISTANCE TO THE GOVT OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM 11/01/66-11/30/66 TO UNDERTAKE SURVEYS AND STUDIES PREPARATORY TO THE FORMULATION OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE NATION'S SEVEN MAJOR RIVER BASINS. THE CENTRAL LUZON, CAGAYAN, COTABATO AND AUGSAN BASIN REPORTS ARE IN...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Resources Survey - Monthly Report of Progress #38

Published: 
August 1, 1966
U.S. Agency for International Development
EVALUATES USAID ASSISTANCE TO THE GOVT OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM 8/1/66-8/31/66 TO UNDERTAKE SURVEYS AND STUDIES PREPARATORY TO THE FORMULATION OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE NATION'S SEVEN MAJOR RIVER BASINS. THUS FAR, THE FEASIBILITY REPORT ON THE UPPER PAMPANGA RIVER PROJECT,...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Resources Survey - Monthly Report of Progress #37

Published: 
July 1, 1966
U.S. Agency for International Development
EVALUATES USAID ASSISTANCE TO THE GOVT OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM 7/1/66-7/31/66 TO UNDERTAKE SURVEYS AND STUDIES PREPARATORY TO THE FORMULATION OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE NATION'S SEVEN MAJOR RIVER BASINS. A DOCUMENT OUTLINING BASIC PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES RECOMMENDED BY THE...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Construction and Use of a Physical Model of the Rainfall-Runoff Process

Published: 
June 1, 1966
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes the design, construction, and initial use of a complete physical model of the rainfall-surface runoff process. The complete physical model consists basically of a rainfall generator, scaled model, and a weighing device for recording the model runoff. The rainfall...Read more

Water Regulation and Land Use: A Colombian Example

Published: 
January 1, 1966
U.S. Agency for International Development
The use of water regulation as a means of improving or modifying land use and tenure patterns has received great emphasis in Latin America. This paper provides an overview of water regulation and land use in the case example of Colombia.Read more
Regional focus: 
ColombiaLatin America and the Caribbean

The 6Th Near East-South Asia Regional Irrigation Practices Seminar: Jordan 1966

Published: 
January 1, 1966
U.S. Agency for International Development
Report includes the proceedings of the Sixth Near East-South Asia Irrigation Practices Seminar. Delegates from fifteen nations dedicated their efforts in the seminar towards the task of finding solutions to the many problems concerned with irrigation practice, realizing that legal practices,...Read more
Regional focus: 
Middle East and North Africa

Minimum Design Standards for Community Water Supply Systems

Published: 
July 1, 1965
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose is to set forth Minimum Design Standards acceptable to FHA for water supply production, treatment, pumping, storage, and distribution facilities to serve properties offered as security for mortgage insurance.Read more

Evaluation of U.S. Aid Technical Assistance for Water Storage Facilities: 1957-1964

Published: 
October 1, 1964
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report contains a statistical listing and evaluation of the US AID technical assistance program for water storage facilities completed during the period 1957 - 1964. This work has been confined primarily to the savannah areas of the Upper and Volta Regions of Ghana. There is a high...Read more
Regional focus: 
GhanaSub-Saharan Africa

Use of Roman-Type Cisterns and Small Dams for Rain Water Storage in the Highlands of the Base Valley of the Medjerda

Published: 
December 1, 1963
U.S. Agency for International Development
The relentless drive to complete the development quickly demands that daily-hundreds of decisions, both big and small, must be made on a vast variety of subjects. It is the purpose of this report to suggest for your consideration a conservation practice which you may find has application to the...Read more
Regional focus: 
TunisiaMiddle East and North Africa

A Program for Ground-Water Development in Senegal

Published: 
January 1, 1963
U.S. Agency for International Development
An overview of a ground-water program programmed to provide hydrogeological data in Central Senegal; provide adequate sanitary water supply in Central Senegal; and provide the Republic of Senegal with the minimum necessary drilling equipment required for undertaking small exploratory drilling and...Read more
Regional focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

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