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

Watercourse Improvement in Pakistan; Pilot Study in Cooperation With Farmers At Tubewell 56L

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Over half the water supplied to the watercourse at Tubewell 56L was lost before it reached the farmers' fields. This loss was primarily through the upper porous portions of the banks and in the vicinity of junctions where banks were thin. The 35 farmers in the 900-acre area served by this...Read more
Regional focus: 
PakistanSouth East Asia

The Economics of Water Reform: Institutional Design for Improved Management in LdC

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Deals with the productivity of irrigated agriculture but, at the same time, emphasizes the importance of equity in irrigated systems. Suggests irrigation potentials may be expanded through the construction of new projects; rehabilitation and modification of the infrastructure in existing projects;...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Optimum Utilization of Water Resources for Agriculture, With Emphasis on Farm Water Management; Annual Technical Report, 1975/1976

Published: 
September 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Professional courses including "Trickle Irrigation" and "irrigation Project Planning and Evaluation" were developed and taught to students from developing countries. The main objective is to increase competence in science and technology concerned with "on-farm management...Read more

Water Supply: Tarlac Water District, Feasibility Study, Technical Final Report; Volume II (Appendices)

Published: 
July 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Volume II (Appendices) of the Technical Final Report on the Tarlao Water District Water Supply Feasibility Studies contains detailed information relating to Design Criteria, Basis of Cost Estimates, and the construction of the recommended plan described.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Improving Capacity of Cid Universities for Water Management and Agriculture

Published: 
June 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The primary focus of this project was on delivery and removal of components of the water chain with emphasis on practices applicable to the small farmer and on drain systems.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water Supply: Misamis Occidental Water District; Feasibility Study, Technical Final Report; Volume II (Appendices)

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Volume II (Appendices) of the technical Final Report for the Misamis Occidental Water District Waxho Supply Feasibility Study contains detailed information relating to Design Criteria fundamental To the study Cost Estimate calculations and the construction of the recommended plan.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Supply: Misamis Occidental Water District; Feasibility Study, Technical Final Report; Volume I (Text)

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Final Report as submitted herein is a refinement of the Interim Report and the Addendum to the Interim Report. The Interim Report dated 16 June was 1975 to provide for early review by LWUA, the Water District and the Asian Development Bank of the findings and early action guidelines to upgrade...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Management Research in Arid and Sub-Humid Lands of Less Developed Countries, Annual Report, 1975/1976; Executive Summary

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Inadequate water is the primary constraint of agricultural production in a large portion of the developing countries. The technology for using available water supplies most efficiently is either lacking or not adapted to the available resources, in many of these countries.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Assessment and Field Review of Water Management Research

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The general objective of this research is to increase food production in the arid and sub-humid lands of the less developed countries with appropriate consideration given to increasing employment in the rural sector and utilizing local resources through the improvement of water management practices...Read more

Optimum Utilization of Water Resources for Agriculture With Special Emphasis on Systems Analysis of Watershed Management; Annual Technical Report, 1974/1975

Published: 
December 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
Plan have been initiated in conceptualizing and organizing a multidimensional information network among universities involved in AID programs. A week long watershed-management short course was held to serve as a base for the development of a set of materials which can be civilized in LDCs as...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

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