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
Final Report, 1985 to 1989: Propagation of Mahseers in Himalayan Waters of Nepal
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January 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
In recent years, various investigators have given considerable attention to the propagation of seriously endangered mahseer in the Himalayan waters (Badola and Singh 1984, Shrestha 1986, 1988, 1990, Nautial and Lal 1988, Das 1990). They have been prompted by several considerations among them are: (...Read more
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Nepal, South East AsiaLocal Organizations for Social Development: Concepts and Cases of Irrigation Organization
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January 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
In the case of large-scale gravity-flow irrigation systems, it is the state which bears the cost of capturing the water supply in remote watersheds and constructing the engineering works to store and deliver water. However, the returns from this enormous investment are ultimately determined by the...Read more
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South East AsiaPropacation of Mahseers in Himalayan Water of Nepal
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October 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
Inputs from rivers in Nepal were selected for routine studies. Such an innovative study in nature and captivity will be helpful to develop methodology and technology for the management of mahseer brood stocks, artificial spawning and propagation in natural waters.Read more
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Nepal, South East AsiaPropacation of Mahseers in Himalayan Water of Nepal: Interim Report
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January 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
Inputs from rivers in Nepal were selected for routine studies. Such an innovative study in nature and captivity will be helpful to develop methodology and technology for the management of mahseer brood stocks, artificial spawning and propagation in natural waters.Read more
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Nepal, South East AsiaFisheries Stock Assessment, Title XII Collaborative Research Support Program: Annual Work Plan, 1987-1988
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September 30, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
The Fisheries Stock Assessment CRSP is developing stock assessment technologies for use by fisheries managers in developing countries. Objectives include: production of a stock assessment hand book for fishery managers in tropical countries, testing of existing methodology for stock assessment,...Read more
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South East AsiaTechnical Report, Propagation of Mahseers in Himalayan Water of Nepal: Life History of Mahseer and Ecological Requirements, January 1 to June 30 1987
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
Inputs from rivers in Nepal were selected for routine studies. Such an innovative study in nature and captivity will be helpful to develop methodology and technology for the management of mahseer brood stocks, artificial spawning and propagation in natural waters.Read more
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Nepal, South East AsiaIrrigation Management Project Start - Up Workshop in Nepal, September 2 to 5, 1986
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October 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/Nepal requested the WASH Project to design and implement a start-up workshop for the new project. Participants were to include staff of the DIHM, USAID, and the organizations recently awarded the contract for assisting in the implementation of IMP. The contractor team consists of Louis...Read more
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Nepal, South East AsiaWomen's Roles in Irrigated Agricultural Production Systems During the 1985 Yale Season: Parakrama Samudra Scheme and Giritale Scheme, Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka
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May 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
The study on women's roles in irrigated agricultural systems was conducted as part of the Diagnostic Analysis (DA) Project. The OA Project is an interdisciplinary research effort funded by the USAID/Colombo Mission with support from the Water Management Synthesis II Project (WMSIIP). The...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaRapid Appraisal of Nepal Irrigation Systems
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April 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development, Colorado State University
The objective of the rapid appraisals was to provide USAID and Nepal officials with relevant information on potential project sites.Read more
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Nepal, South East AsiaIrrigation Sector Strategy Review
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July 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
An analysis of India's irrigation sector is presented. The report reviews irrigation's role in the food and agriculture sector, describes India's irrigation agencies (mainly those of the central and state governments), assesses the key effects of A.I.D. irrigation assistance on...Read more
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