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
Study on Possibility of Year-round Irrigation in Mahaweli Systems C, G, H and Uda Walawe
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March 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
Market demands and prices for fresh fruit and vegetables fluctuate during the year. Farmers must schedule their cultivations in sync with time-specific market windows. The availability of irrigation water right round the year is a key factor in creating the conditions for such market-oriented...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaFinal Report: Biotechnological Evaluation of Phycocolloid Quality for Marine Algal Improvement, 9/88-8/91
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March 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
This workshop provided a demonstration of carrageenan analytical methods recently developed during the AID project. It consisted of five full days in the Silliman University Marine Laboratory. The number of participants was ten, coming from the Philippine seaweed industry, government agencies and...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificPond Dynamics/Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program (CRSP): Quarterly Report -- January-March, 1994
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March 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
The status of CRSP activities for the January through March 1994 quarter is reported according to project. The CRSP Sixth and Seventh Work Plans provide detailed descriptions of these experiments. This summary highlights technical progress as reported by each university, and includes explanations...Read more
Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program Egypt Project: Trip Report, Dr. William L. Shelton, [27 December 1993-14 January 1994]
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January 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
This document is a schedule of the Pond Dynamics/Agriculture Collaborative Research Support Program Egypt Project Trip Report for Dr. William Shelton of the University of Oklahoma for 27 December 1993 to 14 January 1994.Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep., Middle East and North AfricaOrnamental Aquatics Consultancy Follow-Up
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January 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
This consultant visit is a continuation of the pro-active Agent assistance to the ornamental aquatics sector. The continuation of this consultancy has resulted in AgEnt contact with approximately 90% of the members of this sector involved in export or commercial production for export. Ninety...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaOman Fisheries Development and Management Project: Semiannual Report July 1-December 31, 1993 Including Reporting Required for The Tenth Quarter, October 1-December 31, 1993
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January 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal, purpose, and outputs of the Oman Fisheries Development Management Project were restated following the Omani-American Joint Commission review and evaluation of the project in September 1992. This review clarified the intent of the project, and allowed activities to be adjusted to achieve...Read more
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Middle East and North AfricaAudit of Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources (MPWWR Project Implementation Letter (PIL) No. 101, Related to The Preventive Maintenance Component of The USAID/Egypt Irrigation Management Systems (IMS) Project No. 263-0132
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December 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The attached report dated July 22, 1993 by Price Waterhouse presents the results of a financial audit of MPWWR Preventative Maintenance locally incurred costs under Project No. 263-0132 funded by USAID/Egypt. The Preventative Maintenance component of the IMS Project No. 263-0132 is comprised of two...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep., Middle East and North AfricaThird External Evaluation Report of The Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Crsp: Program Performance From 1 September 1988 to 31 August 1993
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December 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates collaborative research support program (CRSP) in pond dynamics and aquaculture. External evaluation covers the period 9/88-8/93. The CRSP has been marked by considerable change, some impressive achievements, and new initiatives. The most notable change has been a shift in focus from a...Read more
Evaluation of The Irrigation Improvement Project Component of The Irrigation Management Systems Project (Project No. 263-0132)
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November 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project component to strengthen the capacity of Egypt's Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources (MPWWR) to plan and implement a rehabilitation/modernization program in 11 canal command areas covering 337,000 feddans. The evaluation covers the period 1987-11/93. The project is...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep., Middle East and North AfricaFinal Evaluation of The Irrigation Support Project for Asia and The Near East (ISPAN)
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November 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
Final evaluation of the Irrigation Support Project for Asia and the Near East (ISPAN), which provided TA and training to the Asia and Near East Bureau and Missions in support of irrigation projects. The evaluation covers the period 9/86-11/93. The project has met all of its original objectives,...Read more
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