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
Water System Design Seminar: May 14 and May 15, 1996 (Jerusalem, Israel)
Published:
May 1, 1996U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID is currently financing the construction of water networks for a number of villages and municipalities on the West Bank. Deficiencies were observed by USAID in recent water network
design related to hydraulic efficiency and the use of costly materials. Specific examples include: use of costly...Read more
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West Bank and GazaMiddle East and North AfricaHandbook for Rapid Appraisal of Fisheries Management Systems
Published:
January 1, 1996U.S. Agency for International Development
Rapid appraisal of fisheries management systems (RAFMS) is a semi structured research tool designed to quickly document and evaluate existing local-level fisheries management systems in a given coastal community. The results of RAFMS will provide direction for undertaking more formal research or...Read more
Methodology for Participatory Evaluation of O&M in Distributary and Field Canals
Published:
July 1, 1995U.S. Agency for International Development
During a tour of d- and f- canals, the Managing Director of MEA requested MARD to propose a low cost method of evaluating the state of tertiary system maintenance in System B. MARD's staff worked for several months, in consultation with MEA engineers and farmers' organizations, developing...Read more
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Sri LankaSouth East AsiaPerformance Indicators for Selected Water Supply and Sanitation Utilities in Ecuador
Published:
November 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this study was to develop performance indicators for 13 selected water, wastewater, and combined water and wastewater utilities in Ecuador from data supplied by the utilities themselves. The performance indicators cover operational, financial, and personnel activities. Of the 13...Read more
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanFinal Report: Environmental Information Service's Consultation to Assist the Peruvian National Office for the Evaluation of Natural Resources (ONERN), Lima, Peru, July 21 to August 4, 1989
Published:
January 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents the results of a consultation conducted by the Environmental Information Service of The Conservation Foundation, to assist the Office of Evaluation of Natural Resources (ONERN) of the Peruvian Government with their surface water data needs; assess existing water quality...Read more
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PeruLatin America and the CaribbeanYemen Sana'A Basin Water Resources Assessment
Published:
June 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
This assessment was requested by AID/Yemen is recognition of the severity of the water resources situation in the Sana'a Basin.Read more
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaAssessment of Problems and Needs for Water Supplies At Ethiopian Drought - Victim Camps
Published:
December 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
In November 1984, A.I.D. sent two consultants from the Water and Sanitation for Health project to Ethiopia to develop recommendations for emergency water-supply relief at camps for drought victims. The consultants found that the areas around camps in Wello and Tigray clearly qualify for emergency...Read more
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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaEvaluation of Foster Parents' Plan Water Supply and Sanitation Projects in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published:
May 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to assist Foster Parents Plan International (PLAN) to construct wells and water supply/sanitation systems in the vicinity of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Special evaluation covers the period l981-11/82 and is based on document review, site visits, and interviews with project staff and...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificDraft Generic Scopes of Work for Interim Evaluations of Research/Extension Projects and Major Surface Water Irrigation Projects
Published:
January 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is the increased use of economically and ecologically viable improved food production systems and technologies, capable of providing a food surplus, through an integrated research/extension program capable of evolving and disseminating practices suited to existing small...Read more
Evaluation of Rural Water Supply Project Using the Coconut Fiber/Burnt Rice Husks Filter (Frankel Filter) in the Bicol River Basin, Philippines
Published:
April 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of a six month monitoring program by the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) covering the operation of three pilot coconut fiber/burnt rice husks filters (known as the Frankel Filter Project) in the barrios of Balagbag, Milaor; San Francisco (Bawa),...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.