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

Final Report: Water Yards for Potable Water and Livestock in Central Region, Somalia

Published: 
March 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
Presents final report by Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) on a project (4/93-12/93) to rehabilitate water sources in nine villages in Adale District in Somalia's Central Region. Because of civil strife, wells and water yards in the district had deteriorated, water-borne diseases...Read more
Regional focus: 
SomaliaSub-Saharan Africa

AID Amendment No. 1 of Grant No. 612-0231-G-00-2012-00 to Save The Children Fund (Uk) for Follow Up Drought Mitigation Work

Published: 
August 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant is provided to Save The Children Fund (UK) under a child survival project in Malawi to implement the second phase of an ongoing USAID-funded drought relief project. The grantee will: (1) drill 50 boreholes and rehabilitate 75; (2) implement community-based management programs for these water...Read more
Regional focus: 
MalawiSub-Saharan Africa

Southern African Food Information Resource Exchange (SAFIRE) Team Report

Published: 
February 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
Two teams of three persons representative of USAID and WFP organizations, met in Washington between November 2 and November 6 for five days at the beginning of the mission to prepare equipment, configure software, and undergo training on the technical construction and operation of the particular...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Zambezi Survey: A Report to USAID

Published: 
January 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
A report that covers a survey of the Zambezi river depths during the dry season of 1993 and the challenges faced in the basin.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Mega Watersheds in Ethiopia and Botswana: Prefeasibility Study Report -- Ethiopia - Refugee Relief/Disaster Mitigation, Botswana - Drought Relief/Disaster Mitigation

Published: 
June 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
In recent times, predictable, recurring droughts induced famine and related disaster in Eastern and Southern Africa. International and bilateral donors, including the United States (US), have pumped billions of dollars into sometimes "band aid" solutions, which save some lives, but do...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Senegal River Basin Monitoring Activity, Hydrological Issues, Part II: A Report based on Discussions and Bibliographical Work in Senegal, Fieldwork around Matam and Subsequent Data Analysis

Published: 
November 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
This brief study involved literature review, discussions, field work and analysis. Thirty-two recommendations are made. The most important is that Manantali's long term operation should be changed to include the release of water to augment the natural flood in the valley. A new real time...Read more
Regional focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

Senegal River Basin Monitoring Activity, Hydrological Issues: Part I

Published: 
August 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
This review is organized into four sections. The review of the status of the hydrological documentation concentrates heavily on the data that is available for the existing and future studies. The two main sections of the report discuss, first the issues that can be accepted from literature, and...Read more
Regional focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

Developing Sustainable Community Water Supply Systems: Key Questions for African Development Foundation Applicants

Published: 
November 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this paper is to provide information to groups applying to the African Development Foundation (ADF) about the factors to consider as they design a new community water supply system that will be both sustainable and successful in meeting the established needs of their community. This...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Audit of Cash Advances to Projects in Rwanda

Published: 
March 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This audit report provides a complete audit of cash advances to projects in Rwanda in 1988.Read more
Regional focus: 
RwandaSub-Saharan Africa

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

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