Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Southern Zone Water Management (SZWM)
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November 1, 1996U.S. Agency for International Development
Summarizes attached interim evaluation of a project to improve farmer utilization of water and agricultural recovery of fertile valley lands in the southern regions of Ziguinchor and Kolda, Senegal. The evaluation covered the period 1988-2/94. After a slow start, the project has begun to achieve...Read more
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SenegalSub-Saharan AfricaSmall-Scale Water Pumping in Botswana Volume V: Other Pumping Technologies
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June 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
The major objectives of this volume is to report on the evaluation of four pumping technologies (animal-drawn, biogas substitution, alternating-current electrical, and hand-operated pumps). The evaluation aims to provide as clear a picture as possible of the state of technology development,...Read more
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BotswanaSub-Saharan AfricaSmall-Scale Water Pumping in Botswana Volume II: Diesel Systems
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
This report on diesel pump use in Bostwana focuses on the detailed results of the diesel evaluation, focusing on the installation, testing, and evaluation of a wide variety of diesel, wind, solar photovoltaic, grid-electric and human and animal powered pumping systems in Botswana.Read more
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BotswanaSub-Saharan AfricaManagement Evaluation for the Rwanda National Fish Culture Project (Aid Project 696-0112)
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April 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the management of the Rwanda National Fish Culture Project (AID Project No. 696-0112). This evaluation offers several recommendations to improve project management.Read more
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RwandaSub-Saharan AfricaFish Culture Expansion Project
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December 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to promote fish pond culture in Zaire by providing logistical support to PCV extensionists working in 5 of Zaire's 9 regions. PES covers the period 2/81-3/84 and is based on document review, visits to 4 regions, and discussions with PCV's and officials of cooperating...Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaNiger Irrigation Subsector Assessment
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July 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
The three specific objectives of the workshop were: (1) to examine ways in which concerns about complex relationships between water and human welfare could be integrated in the planning, design, operation and evaluation of irrigation and related water supply and sanitation projects; (2) to identify...Read more
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NigerSub-Saharan AfricaSmall Farmer Fish Production
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January 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to increase the productivity of managed inland fish ponds in Cameroon. PES covers the period 8/80-7/83 and is based on document review, a site visit, and interviews with fishery station personnel and farmers. Despite two revisions to set more realistic goals, the project remains...Read more
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CameroonSub-Saharan AfricaMidterm Evaluation of Semi-Arid Tropics Crops Research: Phase Ii, ICRISAT/Mali
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November 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
ICRISAT/Mali has played a steadily expanding role in applied sorghum and millet breeding and related dryland farming agronomy in Mali since 1976. This mid-term evaluation effort has focused specifically on the past two-and-one-half years of this effort under current Phase II USAID bilateral...Read more
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MaliSub-Saharan AfricaMalawi Fisheries: an Assessment and Overview
U.S. Agency for International Development
About seventy percent of Malawi's animal protein is produced by fishes captured in the natural waters of Malawi, Between 4-41 million Malawian's consume fish. The overall catch has declined since 1976 at an average rate of approximately 4% per annum (40% drop overall in six years). This...Read more
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MalawiSub-Saharan AfricaEnvironmental Assessment of Rwanda Fish Culture Project 696 0112
U.S. Agency for International Development
The data for the proposed assessment will be collected from literature, interview, field visits, and analysis of data collected during the field visits.Read more
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