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

Irrigation System Operations Intensity and Relative Water Supply: the Asian Case

Published: 
March 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
In order to perform satisfactorily, an irrigation system should be able to maintain an appropriate balance among the objectives of productivity, equate and efficiency. This report delves into the management of irrigation systems.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Proceedings of the Forum on the Performance of Irrigated Agriculture in Africa

Published: 
March 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report contains a number of different reports on the topic of irrigated agriculture in Africa. Delineating the important issue which constrain the performance of irrigated agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa; and strengthening the effectiveness of African irrigation professionals in dealing with...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Drought, Rural Water Supply and Emergency Needs in Botswana

Published: 
February 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report covers the needs of Botswana and USAID's reaction to drought, rural water supply and emergency needs.Read more
Regional focus: 
BotswanaSub-Saharan Africa

Two Tank Systems in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka

Published: 
February 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
The fifth volume in the Water Management Synthesis II special studies series reports on findings of a study of farmers and main irrigation system officials in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lank. It examines bureaucracy, farmer water control, and adequacy of organizational structures.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Case of Lam Chamuak, Thailand

Published: 
February 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
The fourth volume in the Water Management Synthesis II special studies series reports on findings of a study of farmers and main irrigation system officials in Lam Chamuak, Thailand. It examines bureaucracy and river management within Thailand.Read more
Regional focus: 
ThailandEast Asia and Pacific

Guidelines for Institutional Assessment Water and Wastewater Institutions

Published: 
February 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
Arguing from the premise that the basic problems facing the water and wastewater (W&WW) sector are institutional in nature, this document provides a set of procedures for diagnosing deficiencies in W&WW institutions. The guidelines are based on team field investigation procedures which...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Egypt Irrigation Improvement Project

Published: 
January 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report covers the regional irrigation improvement project, with the goals and objectives being to develop methods and procedures to rehabilitate and improve irrigation systems on Egypt's old lands and to develop capabilities of the staff to undertake a national program to rehabilitate and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Tank System in Madhya Pradesh, India

Published: 
January 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
The third volume in the Water Management Synthesis II special studies series reports on findings of a study of farmers and main irrigation system officials in central India. It examines bureaucracy and minor tank irrigation projects.Read more
Regional focus: 
IndiaSouth East Asia

The USU Unit Command Area Model

Published: 
December 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The potential benefits of irrigation cannot be achieved unless the collection, storage, transmission, and delivery of water are coordinated with the characteristics and demands of the unit command areas, i.e., the areas where irrigation water is used to increase agricultural production. This study...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

African Irrigation Overview: Main Report

Published: 
December 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The key objective of this study was to provide services in irrigated regions of the world for improving water management practices in the design and operation of existing and future irrigation projects and give guidance for USAID for selecting and implementing development options and investment...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

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