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
Plan for the Formation of a Strategic Research Unit: Water Research Center, Egyptian Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources
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July 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWinrock International
The Egyptian Water Research Center (WRC), which supoprt the Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources (MPWWR), has identified the need for building Institute capacity to design and implement strategic research studies to enhance planning and policy capabilities within MPWWR. This paper assesses...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaWater Production Functions as Related to Time and Amount of Irrigation and Rain
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May 29, 1990U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWinrock International
The workshop had the following objectives: 1. Consider the basic processes that determine crop water use and soil water balance characteristics. 2. Discuss the theoretical and experimental methods for evaluation of evapotranspiration (soil evaporation and transpiration). 3. Consider the effect...Read more
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IndiaSouth East AsiaSolution Story: Pauline Kangoro - Moringa Producer
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December 1, 2014Winrock International
A solution story about Pauline Kangoro, a moringa producer who was given technical training under the SolutionMUS approach and has become a leader in her community for women producers of moringa and moringa value-added products. Read more
Solution Story: Water Brings Health and Wealth to Nepal
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January 1, 2009Winrock International
A solution story about how a combination of more water and technical training allow rural Nepali families to substantially increase their income.Read more
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South East AsiaSolution Story: Cluster Repairmen Attend In-depth Rope Pump Repair Course
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December 1, 2010Winrock International
A solution story about how technical training for community rope pump repair people ensures sustainability of community water points in Zinder, Niger.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSolution Story: Handwashing Stations, Convenient and Healthy
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December 1, 2010Winrock International
A solution story about handwashing promotion in Zinder, Niger. Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSolution Story: Lavina Venance - Small-scale organic vegetable producer
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September 1, 2013Winrock International
A solution story about a mother's success with kitchen gardening under the iWASH Multiple-Use Water Services program in Morogoro, Tanzania. Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSolution Story: Juma Mape - Manual Well Driller
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September 1, 2013Winrock International
A solution story about a local well driller, who, with training and support, becomes a financially successful entrepreneur.Read more
Solution Story: Peter Mbuya - Improved Poultry Production
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September 1, 2013Winrock International
A solution story about Peter Mbuya, a Tanzanian poultry and goat farmer who benefited from water for productive activities and received targeted support to professionalize and expand his operation.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaVideo: Managing Integrated Water Services with SolutionMUS
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May 1, 2015Winrock International
Ensuring sustainable water service delivery requires effective management. SolutionMUS accomplishes this by ensuring that four key building are in place: structures for governance, sustainable financing, a functioning supply chain and post-construction support. The SolutionMUS approach to...Read more
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