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
Indonesian Marine Capture Fisheries
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
While the sea has always played a large role in Indonesia's cultural heritage, of late the tremendous economic importance of its marine capture fisheries has come to light: in 1982, fishery products contributed $253 million to Indonesia's export earnings. This comprehensive survey draws...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificInternational Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management Report 1987
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
Successes in Asia, Africa, the South Pacific, and Latin America, as well as intensive linkages with fishery and aquaculture research institutions worldwide, testify to the increasingly global and international nature of the International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) and...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificExperiences With Organizing Irrigators Associations: a Case Study from the Magat River Irrigation Project in the Philippines
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
Most water users associations organized in large systems are found only at the turnout level. Few irrigation system managers have ventured to organize water users associations above the turnout level. As a result, farmers are seldom given the opportunity to participate in the preparation of water...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificThe Economics and Management of Thai Marine Fisheries
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
Thailand's fishing industry is one of the world's ten largest, with a fleet of 20,000 modern vessels and an annual catch of about 2 million tons of fish, but the Thai government's ability to manage the fishing industry has not kept pace. In fact, the rapid development of the Thai...Read more
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ThailandEast Asia and PacificTerminal Report: Small-Scale Fisheries Development Project, Cage Culture and Seed Production Sub-Project in Jambi and South Sumatera, August 20, 1984-September 30, 1986
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September 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
Indonesia's fishery resources provide important source of animal protein to the nation and the only affordable source to the majority of the population. In 1979, fish provided nearly 60 percent of total animal protein intake.Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificBreeding of Notopterus Borneensis (Bleeker): Carried Out in South Sumatra, Indonesia
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August 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
Methods for the natural breeding of the Notopterus borneensis (Bleeker) fish under controlled conditions are presented in this manual based on successful breeding activities carried out in South Sumatra province, Indonesia. An introductory section highlights the importance of the species as a...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificFisheries (Aquaculture) Research and Development
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August 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal of the Fisheries Research and Development Project is to improve the technological and management resources available to public and private entities involved in Indonesia's fisheries sector. Both are essential to increase production, employment, per capita income and efficiency. The...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificProject Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America for Fisheries Research and Development
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August 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
Project to establish fisheries research programs at Indonesia's Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (AARD) institutes and key universities and to establish a national fisheries research agenda. The project will be implemented by AARD and the Directorate General of Higher Education...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificInduced Spawning on Pangasius Pangasius (Hamilton): Carried Out in South Sumatra, Indonesia
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July 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
The successfully induced spawning in South Sumatra of Pangasius pangasius (Hamilton), a riverine catfish, is the basis of this manual on artificial breeding techniques for this species. A brief biological description of the species covers physical and reproductive characteristics. The collection...Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificOceanic Institute and Tungkang Marine Laboratory: Cooperative Program on Milkfish Research -- TML Activities Progress Report
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July 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
The Oceanic Institute & Tungkang Marine LaboratoryCooperative Program on Milkfish Research has progressed into the end of its first phase. Implementation of the program has invited the total effort of the milkfish research group andthe employment of a high percentage of the milkfish stock inTML...Read more
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