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
Appraisal Report: Auburn University, Aquaculture and Aid
Published:
December 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Among the poorest in many countries are artisanal coastal fishermen who own little primitive capital equipment and must live from hand to mouth on the basis of each day's catch. Similarly, as far as inland fishing goes, the very poor also lack the land, water, or capital resources to practice...Read more
Regional focus:
Latin America and the CaribbeanFresh Water Fisheries Development
Published:
October 5, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
EVALUATES PROJECT TO ESTABLISH A VIABLE MODEL FOR INCREASING TROUT PRODUCTION IN PERU DURING 1978. EVAL CONDUCTED THROUGGH REVIEW OF PROJECT REPORTS, ONSITE VISITS, AND DISCUSSIONS WITH BENEFICIARIES AND COUNTERPART OFFICIALS CONCLUDES THAT THE PROJECT IS NOT ON SCHEDULE. LACK OF COORDINATION AND...Read more
Regional focus:
Peru, Latin America and the CaribbeanEnd of Project Evaluation of the Aquaculture Production Project
Published:
September 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
The Aquaculture Production Project (APP) was undertaken by the Government of the Philippines with assistance from USAID. The APP was a follow up to the Inland Fisheries Project (IFP) that started in 1971 and ended in 1974.Read more
Regional focus:
Philippines, East Asia and PacificAquaculture Production
Published:
July 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
This document describes the project evaluation of a aquaculture production project. It provides lessons learned on research design and status updates on outputs of various fish production.Read more
Regional focus:
Philippines, East Asia and PacificSmall Scale Fisheries
Published:
December 1, 1976U.S. Agency for International Development
Offers consolidated report of two grant reviews from University of Rhode Island and Auburn University. The mid-extension review combining characteristics of annual management review & comprehensive fourth year review; Notes yearly activities & accomplishments; contemplates extent of...Read more
An Evaluation of USAID Technical Assistance to the Eaffro Lake Victoria Fisheries Project
Published:
January 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
AN EVALUATION OF EXISTING USAID TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE LAKE VICTORIA FISHERIES PROJECT OF THE EAST AFRICAN FRESHWATER FISHERIES ORGANIZATION (EAFFRO). EAFFRO HAS DETERMINED THE EXISTENCE OF OFFSHORE DEMERSAL STOCKS (MAINLY HAPLOCHROMIS) THAT COULD BE EXPLOITED; ANNUAL YIELD HAS BEEN ESTIMATED...Read more
Small Scale Fisheries Development University of Rhode Island
Published:
September 26, 1974U.S. Agency for International Development
(Not a PES.) Evaluates results of 5-year, 211(d) grant to the University of Rhode Island (URI) to establish the International Center for Marine Resources Development (ICMRD). Purposes of ICMRD is to strengthen the university's research, teaching, consultation, and service capabilities in...Read more
Evaluation Study of the Nam Tan Irrigation Project, Sayaboury Province, Laos
Published:
May 1, 1974U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to provide an evaluation study of the irrigation development of 2,200 hectares of irrigable land and make recommendations for the best development possibility of the project.Read more
Regional focus:
Laos, East Asia and PacificIrrigation Practices Seminars 1956-1970, an Evaluation
Published:
March 1, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
Some progress ahs been made on the development of institutions and people so that substantial improvement has been realized, water management on the farm-including irrigation practices-remains a bottleneck to increased agricultural production in most developing countries. There are three arenas of...Read more
Malawi 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
Regional focus:
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