Water Supply and Scarcity
According to the United Nations, water scarcity is defined as the point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at any level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be socially-constructed or the consequence of altered supply patterns stemming from climate change. Resources available in this sub-theme include U.S. drought monitoring data, workshops for rural water supply systems, among other resources that support water supply and scarcity.
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Water Supply and Scarcity Resources
Planning for Water and Sanitation Programs in the Caribbean
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June 1, 1990U.S. Agency for International Development
The objectives of this study are similar to those of the Central America and Andean reports: (1)to determine existing levels of coverage (the number of people with access to basic water and sanitation services), (2) to assess levels of investment currently committed by external support agencies and...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanReport on the Groundwater Resources of Project-B, Caymanas Area, St. Catherine
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July 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
The Naggo Head spring channel passes through the southern part of the area in a west-east direction. The physiographic position is an alluvial plain and the topography is level to nearly level.Read more
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Jamaica, Latin America and the CaribbeanReport on the Groundwater Resources of Project - C (Small Farmers' Area) Caymanas Area, St. Catherine Plains
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September 25, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
The Crop Diversification and Irrigation Project started functioning officially from October 1985, to reinforce the instructional capacity of Agro-21 Corporation Limited to promote and develop private commercial agriculture investment in Jamaica.Read more
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Jamaica, Latin America and the CaribbeanReport on the Groundwater Resources of Project - A, Bernard Lodge Area, St. Catherine Plains
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September 25, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
The Crop Diversification and Irrigation Project started functioning officially from October 1985, to reinforce the instructional capacity of Agro-21 Corporation Limited to promote and develop private commercial agriculture investment in Jamaica.Read more
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Jamaica, Latin America and the CaribbeanNote on the Water Levels and Quality of Groundwater from the Observation Well At Hill Run, St. Catherine Plains
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September 25, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
The Crop Diversification and Irrigation Project started functioning officially from October 1985, to reinforce the instructional capacity of Agro-21 Corporation Limited to promote and develop private commercial agriculture investment in Jamaica.Read more
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Jamaica, Latin America and the CaribbeanWater Management Research in Arid and Sub-Humid Lands of Less Developed Countries; Annual Progress Report, 1973/1974
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January 1, 1974U.S. Agency for International Development
The general objective of this research is to increase food production in the arid and sub-humid lands of the less developed countries through the improvement of water management practices and the integration of those with other good management practices in the semi-arid lands of the Latin American...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanInvestment Criteria and Mathematical Modelling Techniques for Water Resources Planning in Argentina, the MIT - Argentina Project
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January 1, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
The objective of this paper is to describe a research program at MIT (USA) for the application of modern investment criteria and mathematical modeling techniques for water resources planning in Argentina. The project lasted for two years and had three principal objectives: (1) to adapt modern water...Read more
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Argentina, Latin America and the CaribbeanWater Management in Arid and Sub-Humid Lands of Less Developed Countries; Annual Progress Report, 1972/1973
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January 1, 1973U.S. Agency for International Development
The general objective of this research is to increase food production in the arid and sub-humid lands of the less developed countries through the improvement of water management practices and the integration of those with other good management practices in the semi-arid lands of the Latin American...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanIrrigation Requirements and Water Balance, Arenal Proposed Project, Costa Rica
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June 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
ICE has completed a preliminary study for the construction of a dam and reservoir on the Rio Arenal. The principal purpose is the production of electrical energy. Construction of this power facility will make available an adequate supply of irrigation for a large area of agricultural lands in...Read more
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Costa Rica, Latin America and the CaribbeanNeeds and Requirements for Irrigation, Comayagua and Vicinity, Honduras
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June 1, 1972U.S. Agency for International Development
The valley areas in the vicinity of Comayagua and Siuatepeque offer considerable potential for agricultural development. Irrigation facilities have been constructed capable of delivering irrigation water to areas for more extensive than those currently irrigated. An analysis is made of the adequacy...Read more
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