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

USAID Handpump Program in Haiti

Published: 
September 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
In July 1981, AID directed WASH to institute a demonstration hand pump program in Haiti to determine whether or not a major hand pump program in Haiti was warranted. Experience has shown that the following four conditions must be met to ensure successful technology transfer: - There must be a...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Operation and Maintenance of Rural Drinking Water and Latrine Programs in Honduras

Published: 
September 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
To combat high mortality resulting from water-related diseases, A.I.D. has conducted a project to develop safe drinking water and sanitation systems for rural residents of northwest Honduras. This report evaluates the Government of Honduras' (GOH) operation and maintenance (O&M) of these...Read more
Regional focus: 
HondurasLatin America and the Caribbean

Establishing a Human Resource Development Unit Within the Directorate of Sanitary Engineering in Peru

Published: 
May 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
A two-month consultation was carried out through WASH to provide technical assistance in the planning and organization of a training unit for the Directorate of Sanitary Engineering, a unit of the Ministry of Health in Peru.Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

USAID/Haiti Evaluation of the Irrigation Component of the Integrated Agricultural Development Project

Published: 
September 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates irrigation component of a project to strengthen the Irrigation Service of Haiti's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). Special evaluation covers the period to 8/83 and is based on document review, site visits, and interviews with farmers and with USAID/H, MOA, Ministry of Planning (MOP),...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Action Memorandum for The Assistant Administrator (LAC)] [: for The Guanacaste Well Construction Project (515-0200)]

Published: 
March 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Project to provide emergency assistance to help relieve the effects of drought in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province by drilling 30 deep (30-90 meters) wells on public property on sites near Santa Cruz, and installing pumps, spigots, and fencing at each. The U.S. Department of Defense, at the...Read more
Regional focus: 
Costa RicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Implementacion Al Proyecto Santa Elena, MFM - Ecuador

Published: 
December 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
The scarcity of surface waters in the Santa Elena peninsula has created the need for development of underground waters. The NFM/FFH Director in Ecuador with assistance of AID and WASH, has directed the efforts to implement the project of developing underground water for agriculture and human...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Staff Training for Water Supply Projects in the West Indies

Published: 
June 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
An ongoing staff training program and a comprehensive maintenance management system are evolving as a result of recently constructed water treatment plants on the island of Trinidad. With approximately 130 trained technical staff needed to operate the treatment systems, an accelerated four-phase...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Irrigation Projects Document Review: Central and South America

Published: 
February 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This study was conducted as part of the Water Management Synthesis Project, a program funded and assisted by USAID. Utah State University and Colorado State University served as lead universities for the project. This report focuses on findings in Central and South America.Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Addendum to Final Report: Water Resources Study for Haiti

Published: 
July 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
Harza Engineering Company was retained to conduct a study to construct exploratory test wells and make a preliminary assessment of ground water resources of the Plaine de l'Abre (Plaine) in Haiti. The study was conducted between September 1979 and July 1980 and involved review of previous...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Project Paper Factsheet - Inland Fisheries Development

Published: 
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 focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

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