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

Project Review for Bakel Small Irrigated Perimeters Project: Senegal

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado 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 focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

Non-Agricultural Uses of Irrigation Systems: Past Experience and Implications for Planning and Design

Published: 
July 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
A review of developing country experience in using irrigation water for domestic and other nonagricultural purposes prefaces this study of the feasibility of designing multipurpose irrigation systems. Technical and cultural factors affecting feasibility are addressed, and multipurpose systems in...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Non-Agricultural Uses of Irrigation Systems: Household Water Supplies

Published: 
June 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
The magnitude of the world's need for water signaled by the UN Drinking Water and Sanitation Decade, the adverse health effects of irrigation projects, and the increasing awareness of the basic link between water and health provide the background for this study of the feasibility of designing...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Public Health Assessment of Proposed Dams, Water-Related Diseases and Community Water Supplies

Published: 
March 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
The construction of 12 improved dams with reinforced release control structures has been proposed to improve the water supply in Mauritania's Brakna/Gorgol region. This report assesses the possible impacts of the dams on water-related disease incidence due to standing water, and makes...Read more
Regional focus: 
MauritaniaSub-Saharan Africa

Irrigation Projects Document Review: Near East and Africa

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 Africa.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Investments in Large Scale Infrastructure: Irrigation and River Management in the Sahel

Published: 
January 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
To determine whether large-scale irrigation infrastructure projects (IIP) in the Sahel are consistent with the Congressional mandate that A.I.D. projects benefit the poor majority, this report reviews existing IIP's and the Sahel's current irrigation needs in light of the mandate's...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Upper Volta: Proposals for a Second Program, 1980-1985

Published: 
October 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
A study mission went to Upper Volta to examine conditions in the irrigated farming sector with the competent authorities, reviewed the status of programs and their implementation and discussed operations for the coming years. The conclusions and recommendations are presented in this report.Read more
Regional focus: 
Burkina FasoSub-Saharan Africa

Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Gambia: General Overview and Prospects, Proposals for a Second Program, 1980-1985

Published: 
October 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
A mission of experts examined the present status of irrigation and irrigated farming projects in Gambia with national officials, drafted an appraisal of the first program, analyzed prospects and compiled the necessary materials and data for the design of the second program. Specifically the mission...Read more
Regional focus: 
Gambia, TheSub-Saharan Africa

Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Mali: General Overview and Prospects, Proposals for a Second Program, 1980-1985

Published: 
October 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
Experts visited Mali to study the status of irrigation and irrigated farming projects in Mali. The mission attempted to: analyze the main constraints to developing irrigation at the national level, making proposals to overcome these constraints, identifying future studies, gathering data on the new...Read more
Regional focus: 
MaliSub-Saharan Africa

Savanna Regional Water Resources and Land Use Project; Semi-Annual Report No. 12, January 1-March 31, 1979

Published: 
March 31, 1979
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 focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

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