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

Savanna Regional Water Resources and Land Use Project; Semi-Annual Report, July 1-December 31, 1978

Publication date:
December 31, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal of this project is to contribute to the rational development of water resources in the West African Savanna region as required for agricultural development, human and animal consumption, and with due consideration for the ecological effects of such development. The purpose is to assist...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Middle East and North Africa

Savanna Regional Water Resources and Land Use Project; Progress Report, Jan.-June, 1978

Publication date:
June 30, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal of this project is to contribute to the rational development of water resources in the West African Savanna region as required for agricultural development, human and animal consumption, and with due consideration for the ecological effects of such development. The purpose is to assist...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Brackish Water Aquaculture Development in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia

Publication date:
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The government of Indonesia received technical assistance in brackish water aquaculture development from 1976 to September 1978 through a contract between USAID and Auburn University. This report outlines progress toward achieving objectives of brackish water aquaculture development during the two-...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Indonesia
East Asia and Pacific

Improving Irrigation Management of Farms: Annual Technical Report, 1977/1978

Publication date:
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the accomplishments of the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project, a project to develop a fund of water management information and gain experience in the factor limiting or accelerating its adaptation in new countries. Pakistan was the country where the study was implemented.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Pakistan
South East Asia

Evaluation Plan for Rural Water Supply Projects

Publication date:
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Presents a system for evaluating rural water-supply projects. Stresses clarifying project design and identifying promising evaluation approaches. Though field work was conducted in Upper Volta, in Western Africa, the evaluation plan is designed to be generally applicable to rural water projects...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

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

Publication date:
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/Country focus:
Philippines
East Asia and Pacific

Water and Conservation Programs for Cape Verde

Publication date:
March 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Reviews activities in Cape Verde related to irrigation development, water spreading, and soil conservation. Focuses on the island of Santiago because of its size, population, and potential resources. Described are conditions relative to soils, climate, hydrology, and land use. Specific program...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Cabo Verde
Sub-Saharan Africa

Project Paper Factsheet - Inland Fisheries Development

Publication date:
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
A proposal to create within the Government of Jamaica the institutional capacity and technical expertise to design and implement an inland fisheries program involving applied research, experimentation and an inland fisheries extension program.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Jamaica
Latin America and the Caribbean

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