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 Proposed Action Plan for a National Training Program in the Water Sector for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Publication date:
September 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
A national action plan is presented for training Government of Jordan (GOJ) water sector personnel. After a review of water supply organizations, planned facilities, personnel needs, and available educational/training institutions, the project's objectives are set forth, along with a...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Jordan
Middle East and North Africa

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: Sri Lanka

Publication date:
September 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado State University
Rather than explicitly considering irrigation development options, this paper identifies the problems facing Sri Lanka's irrigation sector and offers recommendations for their resolution. First, the Government of Sri Lanka has not given sufficient attention to the role of irrigation in future...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sri Lanka
South East Asia

Irrigation Water Pumping Technologies: a Brief Overview

Publication date:
August 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Various published sources are collated to present a description of 12 technologies used for pumping irrigation water. The pump technologies are grouped under three categories: (1) human powered (simple hand, pendulum, rower, diaphragm, bellows, and chain/bucket pumps, the Archimedean screw, and...Read more

Program Implementation for the Decade for Water

Publication date:
July 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
A summary of a book entitled "Safe Water and Waste Disposal for Rural Health: A Program Guide" published as a part of a "Water for the World" materials.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: General Asian Overview

Publication date:
May 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado State University
Four papers on A.I.D.'s irrigation investment options and strategies for Asia are presented. The first two papers review, respectively, reports prepared by interdisciplinary study teams for Bangladesh, Northwest India, Pakistan, and Northeast Thailand and reports prepared by an Asia Bureau...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
East Asia and Pacific

Annual Report of Mona Reclamation Experimental Project, July 1980 - June 1981

Publication date:
February 4, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Agricultural production in the Indus Plan is low as compared to similar areas in other parts of the world. This situation exists despite the fact that the fertile Indus Plain has a potential to increase the production by 3 to 4 times, many constraints have been recognized for low yields, among...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Pakistan
South East Asia

Project Review for Bakel Small Irrigated Perimeters Project: Senegal

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Colorado State University
Evaluates irrigation/integrated farming project in Senegal's Bakel region. Special evaluation covers the period 3/80-11/81 and is based on document review, extensive site visits, and interviews with farmers, administrators, and project and other-donor personnel. The project has not adhered to...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Senegal
Sub-Saharan Africa

Constructing Small Dams

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses the construction of small earth dams and outlines the construction steps to follow. The construction of small earth dams and water impoundments requires great care and skill. Poorly constructed dams are dangerous because they may break and cause flooding. A dam...Read more

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