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

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

Watercourses Losses in Sabinal Tehsil

Published: 
December 12, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Huge loss of water in the Irrigation System of the Indus Basin has resulted in the menace of water logging and salinity whereas there is less water available at farmers' fields than the actual crop water requirements. There are a considerable amount of losses in watercourse conveyance system...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

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

Identification, Estimation and Validation of Some River Catchment Models With Application

Published: 
October 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is directed towards the identification, estimation and validation of some physical data based river catchment models. Two general classes of models, with a variety of mathematical formulations and estimation methodologies are presented.Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

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 Development Options and Investment Strategies for the 1980'S: Bangladesh

Published: 
May 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
A brief history of A.I.D. irrigation projects in Bangladesh prefaces this analysis of development options (e.g., irrigated vs. rain fed farming, expansion vs. intensification of irrigation) and investment strategies (e.g., direct and indirect funding) for A.I.D. involvement during the 1980's...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

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

Published: 
May 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Due to poorly maintained public watercourses and inadequate field ditches, water conveyance and application efficiencies are low in Pakistan's Indus Basin, the world's largest continuous irrigation system. This paper reports a study team's findings and recommendations for improving...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

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

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