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
Protecting Lake Como, While Cutting Energy Costs
Xylem, Inc.
By installing new Xylem pump and mixer models, the wastewater company that serves Italy's national and natural treasure is keeping the lake clean and costs down.Read more
Fishery Development Support Services of the International Center for Marine Resource Development: A Catalog of Services Available Under USAID-ICMRD Cooperative Agreement
U.S. Agency for International Development
This publication discusses the fisheries development support services of the International center for marine resource development.Read more
Project Paper for a Cooperative Agreement With the International Center for Aquaculture At Auburn University
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project will insure the continuation of a high quality university educational program oriented toward the application of aquaculture in LDC's. I would make this program available to graduate and special students and other participants from LDC's, and would provide for the utilization...Read more
Sultanate of Oman Fisheries Development Project
U.S. Agency for International Development
Report on a project designed to address major constraints to the further development of fisheries by providing technical assistance and training to develop the institutional capacity of the Directorate of Fisheries in Oman.Read more
Regional focus:
Middle East and North AfricaThe Fisheries of West Africa and Prospects for Development
U.S. Agency for International Development
The results of this study are useful for deciding how USAID should proceed with developing a fishery strategy in West Africa. The study is based on secondary source material and there is need for further investigation. However, it is clear that marine fisheries hold great potential for promoting...Read more
Regional focus:
Sub-Saharan AfricaSmall Scale Fisheries in Central America: Acquiring Information for Decision Making
U.S. Agency for International Development
Fish, up to 75% of which is supplied by small-scale fisheries, provide well over 30% of the animal protein intake in many African and Asian countries. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization, the annual growth rate of developing country marine food fish production can be increased 35-50...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanDuckweed Aquaculture and Aqua Sanitation
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a fact sheet on Duckweed Aquaculture and Aquasanitation. Read more
HydroDesktop
Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc.
HydroDesktop is a free and open source GIS enabled desktop application that helps you search for, download, visualize, and analyze hydrologic and climate data registered with the CUAHSI Hydrologic Information System. HydroDesktop is a free software tool for finding time series of water and climate...Read more
Duckweed Aquaculture in a Saline Environment
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this concept paper isto introduce the special case of waswater-fed duckweed aquacultuie, or "aquasanitation", as a new alternative to urban and periurban water supply and sanitation indeveloping countries. Aquasanitation is a managed biological process combining the...Read more
Hydrology for Small - Hydropower Generation, October 28-November 10, 1984, Manila, Philippines: Course Description and Trip Report
U.S. Agency for International Development
Thirty-one engineers participated in a small-hydropower training course, "Hydrology for Small-Hydropower Generation," held in Manila, Philippines, October 28- November 10, at the Hyatt Regency of Manila. The course was funded by the Office of Energy of the U.S. Agency for International...Read more
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