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 Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: General Asian Overview

Published: 
May 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Four papers on A.I.D.'s irrigation investment options and strategies for Asia are presented. The first two papers review, respectively, reports prepared by interdisciplinary study teams for Bangladesh, Northwest India, Pakistan, and Northeast Thailand and reports prepared by an Asia Bureau...Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Index to Evaluate the Effect of Water Shortage on the Yield of Wetland Rice

Published: 
December 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Economic evaluation of existing or potential investments in irrigation can be enhanced by a direct measure of the effect of water on yields of wetland rice.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Toward an Asia Bureau Water and Sanitation Policy Statement

Published: 
September 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper has been prepared by WASH as a discussion piece, one that will hopefully lead to the formulation of a water and sanitation policy statement by the Asia Bureau. It is in no way a policy statement in itself.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Irrigation Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: Thailand

Published: 
June 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A five-point USAID strategy to improve paddy farming in Northeast Thailand is detailed. The strategy calls for: (1) rehabilitating and/or completing existing small-scale irrigation systems with emphasis on on-farm water distribution; (2) developing new small-scale irrigation systems, i.e.,...Read more
Regional focus: 
ThailandEast Asia and Pacific

Irrigation Projects Document Review: East Asia

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 East Asia.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Tuntang and Related River Basins Development Plan: Completion Report

Published: 
June 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the Tuntang River Basin Development Plan in the Jratunseluna Basin in Indonesia. The objectives of the report are to: determine existing and projected water and electrical power requirements for the Jratunseluna basin, develop supporting parts of the total water resource...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Jratunseluna Basin Updated Development Plan: Main Report

Published: 
May 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The study to update the Development Plan of 1973, prepared by NEDECO for the Jratunseluna Basin, has been completed. All projects in the constituting sub basins (Figure I-1), studied and reported by previous investigators and those identified during the course of this study were examined...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Jratunseluna Basin Updated Development Plan: Appendix E, Economics

Published: 
May 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Directorate General of Water Resources Development (DGWRD) of the Ministry of Public Works, Government of Indonesia (GOI) contracted PRC Engineering Consultants, Inc. (PRC/EI) to provide consulting engineering services for preparing an integrated development plan for the Tuntang/Jragung Rivers...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Jratunseluna Basin Updated Development Plan: Appendix D, Project Planning

Published: 
May 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Directorate General of Water Resources Development (DGWRD) of the Ministry of Public Works, Government of Indonesia (GOI) contracted PRC Engineering Consultants, Inc. (PRC/EI) to provide consulting engineering services for preparing an integrated development plan for the Tuntang/Jragung Rivers...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Jratunseluna Basin Updated Development Plan: Appendix C, Dams and Hydropower

Published: 
May 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Directorate General of Water Resources Development (DGWRD) of the Ministry of Public Works, Government of Indonesia (GOI) contracted PRC Engineering Consultants, Inc. (PRC/EI) to provide consulting engineering services for preparing an integrated development plan for the Tuntang/Jragung Rivers...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

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