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
Inland Fisheries in Developing Countries: an Opportunity for a Farming Systems Approach to Research and Management
U.S. Agency for International Development
The farming systems research and extension (FSR/E) methodology is appropriate for identifying management strategies for artisanal fisheries in riverine systems, according to this paper. The paper first stresses the importance of inland fisheries as a source of food and income in the developing...Read more
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Mali, Sub-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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Rwanda, Sub-Saharan AfricaBarriers to Expanding Irrigated Agriculture in Sub-Sahara Africa Imposed By Pumping Costs
U.S. Agency for International Development
The costs associated with irrigation pumping, in particular the cost of energy, are assessed in relation to their potential impact on irrigation expansion plans, agricultural economics, and the energy sector. In the Sahel, where the percentage of irrigated agricultural land requiring pumping will...Read more
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Senegal, Sub-Saharan AfricaWater Industry Development Project: Detailed Program Description
U.S. Agency for International Development
This publication includes graphics depicting three phases of the water industry development project as well as a graphical overview of the project.Read more
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Somalia, Sub-Saharan AfricaWater Industry Development Project: Needs and Benefits for Somalia
U.S. Agency for International Development
This publication includes graphics depicting Water Industry Needs, Water Consumption Needs, Analysis of Well Drilling Supply in Somalia, and Public vs. Private Sector Efficiency in Drilling.Read more
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Somalia, Sub-Saharan AfricaSADCC Regional Fisheries Development Project (690-0215.12): Project Assistance Completion Report
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project to expand expertise in fishery management in countries belonging to the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC) through research and training. The project was implemented by USAID/Malawi. The project achieved its research and training objectives. Two...Read more
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South Africa, Sub-Saharan AfricaComparison of Photovoltaic Pumps With Wind, Diesel, Animal and Human Pumping Systems for Irrigation
U.S. Agency for International Development
A global project to assess the viability of solar pumping was undertaken by IT Power/Halcrow for the UNDP/world Bank in the period 1979 to 1983. One of the principal objectives of the second phase of the work (1981-1983) was to examine in detail the economic viability of solar pumps, compared with...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaThe Fisheries of West Africa and Prospects for Development
U.S. Agency for International Development
The results of this study are useful for deciding how USAID should proceed with developing a fishery strategy in West Africa. The study is based on secondary source material and there is need for further investigation. However, it is clear that marine fisheries hold great potential for promoting...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSector Environmental Guideline: Dry land Agriculture
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March 18, 2014U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this document and the Sector Environmental Guidelines overall is to support environmentally sound design and management (ESDM) of common USAID sectorial development activities by providing concise, plain-language information. This guideline details how conservation agriculture, rain...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaUSGS and USAID Partner to Conserve Forests, Water in Africa
U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Agency for International Development
This resource offers an overview of the partnership between USAID and USGS working to conserve forests in Guinea. One of the many reasons that this project is critical is that Guinea's forest reserves replenish many of West Africa's life-sustaining waterways...Read more
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