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
Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Upper Volta: Proposals for a Second Program, 1980-1985
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October 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
A study mission went to Upper Volta to examine conditions in the irrigated farming sector with the competent authorities, reviewed the status of programs and their implementation and discussed operations for the coming years. The conclusions and recommendations are presented in this report.Read more
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Burkina Faso, Sub-Saharan AfricaDevelopment of Irrigated Agriculture in Gambia: General Overview and Prospects, Proposals for a Second Program, 1980-1985
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October 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
A mission of experts examined the present status of irrigation and irrigated farming projects in Gambia with national officials, drafted an appraisal of the first program, analyzed prospects and compiled the necessary materials and data for the design of the second program. Specifically the mission...Read more
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Gambia, The, Sub-Saharan AfricaDevelopment of Irrigated Agriculture in Mali: General Overview and Prospects, Proposals for a Second Program, 1980-1985
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October 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
Experts visited Mali to study the status of irrigation and irrigated farming projects in Mali. The mission attempted to: analyze the main constraints to developing irrigation at the national level, making proposals to overcome these constraints, identifying future studies, gathering data on the new...Read more
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Mali, Sub-Saharan AfricaSavanna Regional Water Resources and Land Use Project; Semi-Annual Report No. 12, January 1-March 31, 1979
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March 31, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal of this project is to contribute to the rational development of water resources in the West African Savanna region as required for agricultural development, human and animal consumption, and with due consideration for the ecological effects of such development. The purpose is to assist...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCameroon: Rural Water Sector - A Preliminary Study
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January 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
This study reflects that a water supply is a small part of a much larger social system , and that while there may be general agreement on what should be done, there is often general confusion on how to do it. This report provides an overview of the rural water sector in Cameroon and an introductory...Read more
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Cameroon, Sub-Saharan AfricaComparative Evaluation of the Regional Institutions for the Development of the Senegal River, Niger River and Lake Chad Basins
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December 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the conditions in the Senegal River, Niger River and Lake Chad Basins, and the characteristics of the three regional institutions charged with the coordinated development of the basins.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSavanna Regional Water Resources and Land Use Project; Progress Report, Jan.-June, 1978
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June 30, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal of this project is to contribute to the rational development of water resources in the West African Savanna region as required for agricultural development, human and animal consumption, and with due consideration for the ecological effects of such development. The purpose is to assist...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaWater and Conservation Programs for Cape Verde
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March 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
Reviews activities in Cape Verde related to irrigation development, water spreading, and soil conservation. Focuses on the island of Santiago because of its size, population, and potential resources. Described are conditions relative to soils, climate, hydrology, and land use. Specific program...Read more
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Cabo Verde, Sub-Saharan AfricaOptimum Utilization of Water Resources for Agriculture With Special Emphasis on Systems Analysis of Watershed Management; Annual Technical Report, 1974/1975
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December 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
Plan have been initiated in conceptualizing and organizing a multidimensional information network among universities involved in AID programs. A week long watershed-management short course was held to serve as a base for the development of a set of materials which can be civilized in LDCs as...Read more
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Sudan, Sub-Saharan AfricaReview of the Bureau of Reclamation Senegal River Basin - Water Resources Development Analysis
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January 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
This document reviews the Senegal River Basin in USAID's efforts to combat the Sahel drought in 1970. It offers short and long term recommendations for capital assistance. One recommendation is the use of green infrastructure for the short term. In the medium term it proposes that USAID assist...Read more
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