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
Principles of Sharing Costs Associated With Operation and Maintenance of The Water Facilities of Interstate Joint Use
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August 1, 1999U.S. Agency for International Development
Assistance is being provided to the Interstate Council for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to develop regional principles of financing of operation and maintenance of international trans boundary water facilities in the region.Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaSupporting The Creation of a Watershed Authority in The Souss-Massa River Basin of Morocco
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June 1, 1999U.S. Agency for International Development
The aim of this report is to develop an initial vision for new watershed planning and management of integrated water resources with the objectives of: conducting situational analysis of water resources in the basin, suggesting approaches for participatory planning and identifying areas in which...Read more
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MoroccoMiddle East and North AfricaKnowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Egyptian Farmers Towards Water Resources: A National Survey
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October 1, 1998U.S. Agency for International Development
The objectives of this national survey of Egyptian farmers were to: Provide information to help GreenCOM and the WCU design appropriate communication interventions; identify baseline measures for male and female farmers knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning water resource management; and...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaProbability Forecast For Aral Sea Levels': Applied Demonstration Project No. 6
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September 1, 1996U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of the project is to develop a scientifically-based probability prognosis for the level of the Aral Sea, including both the big and small seas. The project includes three stages: development and perfection of the author's program for estimating Aral Sea levels, preparation of files...Read more
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KazakhstanNew Independent States: Chlorination Operations Manual -- Kegeili And Chimbai, Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan [I.E. Uzbekistan]
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August 1, 1996U.S. Agency for International Development
The chlorination system equipment, materials and training provided are part of the activities included in the prior MoU between the Governments of the United States and Uzbekistan. These activities are part of the Aral Sea Program financed by USAID and implemented by the Environmental Policy and...Read more
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UzbekistanAnnual Activity Report -- September 1, 1994-August 31, 1995: Monitoring and Modeling of Saltwater Intrusion Implemented to Gaza Strip and Morocco
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October 1, 1995U.S. Agency for International Development
The primary contract between the AID and the University of Delaware was completed around the end of September, 1994. Negotiation of subcontracts with Gaza Strip, Israel, Morocco, and USGS began soon after that. Due to a variety of reasons such as ensuring the consistency of accounting methods,...Read more
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West Bank and GazaMiddle East and North AfricaAnnual Management Plan for the Fishery Sector in Guinea-Bissau
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April 1, 1995U.S. Agency for International Development
As a strategy to prevent the depletion of the commercially valuable fishery stocks in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Guinea-Bissau and increase socioeconomic benefits to the country, the Minsitry of Fisheries proposes the introduction of the 1995 Fisheries Management Plan. The Plan is the...Read more
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Guinea-BissauSub-Saharan AfricaNew guidelines for the National Fishery Policy: Part II -- Promotion of the Private Sector and Development of a National Fishing Fleet
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November 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
The factor that most affects the fishery private sector in Guinea-Bissau is the continual intervention of the Government in the commercial activities of the sector. The problem is complicated by either the delay caused in the execution of the privatization plans by the Government or by, through new...Read more
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Guinea-BissauSub-Saharan AfricaNew Guidelines for the National Fishery Policy: Part I -- Assessment and Recomendations for the Foreign Fishery Policy of Guinea-Bissau
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October 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
The proposals presented in these New Guidelines for the National Fishery Policy for Guinea-Bissau are the result of a study commissioned by the Trade andInvestment Promotion Support, funded by USAID-Bissau. The preliminary document was discussed and enriched with contributions and suggestions from...Read more
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Guinea-BissauSub-Saharan AfricaReport on The National Seminar on Egypt Water Quality Assessment and Management Plan
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September 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Egypt faces increasing challenges in the effective management of water resources. Water for irrigation, a significant concern for agricultural self sufficiency, is rapidly approaching maximum utilization levels. The supply of additional water of quality suitable for use in...Read more
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