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
Ornamental 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 LankaSouth East AsiaProject Assistance Close-Out Report of Irrigation Systems Management Project, Sri Lanka, Project No. 383-0080
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September 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (8/86-6/92) to improve the management of irrigation systems in Sri Lanka. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Lands, Irrigation and Mahaweli Development (MLIMD), Irrigation Management Division (IMD), the Irrigation Department (ID), Sheladia Associates, Inc. (SAI), and...Read more
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Sri LankaSouth East AsiaProject Assistance Close-Out Report of Irrigation Systems Management Project, Sri Lanka
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September 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (8/86-12/92) to improve the management of irrigation systems in Sri Lanka. The project was implemented by the Ministry of Lands, Irrigation, and Mahaweli Development (MLIMD). The project's central and most successful element was its development of Farmer Organizations (FOs)...Read more
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Sri LankaSouth East AsiaGrant Agreement Between The United States of America and The South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency
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June 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of the United States of America and the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency: DESIRING to continue and strengthen the ties of friendship, understanding and co-operation which have historically linked the United States and the peoples of the member States of the South Pacific Forum...Read more
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South East AsiaIrrigation Systems Management Project, Phase II, Project Number 391-0467: Report on End-of-Project Workshop, Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban, [Pakistan], 18-19 April 1993
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April 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
An End-of-Project Workshop for the Irrigation Systems Management Project - Phase II (ISM-II) was held on April 18 and 19, 1993 at the Pearl-Continental Hotel in Bhurban near Murree. The purpose of this workshop was to elicit comments, evaluations, and recommendations from officials of the PIDs and...Read more
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PakistanSouth East AsiaHelmand-Arghandab Valley Irrigation System -- a Change Assessment: 1973-1990
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February 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The Helmand-Arghandab Valley irrigation system in southern Afghanistan is one of the country's most important capital resources. Prior to the civil and military conflict that has engulfed Afghanistan for more than 15 years, land irrigated by the system produced a large proportion of the...Read more
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AfghanistanSouth East AsiaCoastal Fisheries and Brackish Water Aquaculture in Sri Lanka
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January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
This document explores several aspects of Sri Lanka's Coastal Fisheries and Brackishwater Aquaculture. Topics within this publication include: Fishing Population, Fish Production and Resources, Fishing Fleet, Imports, Exports and Supply Situation, Brackishwater Aquaculture, as well as Non-...Read more
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Sri LankaSouth East AsiaFactors Determining Groundwater Use for Irrigation in Pakistan'S Punjab [Province]
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December 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of research on groundwater use by farmers in a selected area of Pakistan's Punjab Province. The objectives of the research were to: 1) quantify groundwater extraction rates within a canal command area of the province; 2) relate these rates to the "safe...Read more
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PakistanSouth East AsiaIrrigation Systems Management Project, Phase II , Project Number 391-0467: End of Tour Report, November 1989 Through October 1992, Balochistan Ta Team
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October 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall program achieved modest success in improving the design capability at division level. Success was achieved in computerizing the PID at Computer Cell and Circle levels. Great success was achieved in overhauling unused construction equipment at the mechanical workshop. Excellent results...Read more
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PakistanSouth East AsiaAid Cooperative Agreement No. Fao-0158-A-00-2056-00 With Conservation International for a Program Entitled `Economic Approaches to Marine Resource Conservation in The Asia and Pacific Region'
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September 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant is provided under the Matching Grants to PVOs project (9380158) to Conservation International (CI) to demonstrate community-based income-generating marine resource utilization and conservation activities at three South Pacific sites -- Tubbataha Atolls, Philippines; Biak, Irian Jaya,...Read more
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