Integrated Water Resource Management

As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.

Integrated Water Resource Management Resources

Performance Indicators for Selected Water Supply and Sanitation Utilities in Ecuador

Published: 
November 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this study was to develop performance indicators for 13 selected water, wastewater, and combined water and wastewater utilities in Ecuador from data supplied by the utilities themselves. The performance indicators cover operational, financial, and personnel activities. Of the 13...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Development of a Behavior-Based Monitoring System for the Health Education Component of the Rural Water and Health Project, CARE-Guatemala

Published: 
July 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
During February 1992, the WASH project provided technical assistance to CARE-Guatemala to develop a simple monitoring system for assessment and improvement of its water and sanitation program, with a special focus on health education. This effort resulted in a ground-breaking technical approach...Read more
Regional focus: 
GuatemalaLatin America and the Caribbean

Field Report: Water and Wastewater Demonstration Projects for Small Urban Areas in Chile

Published: 
June 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
Chile's water resources have been extensively contaminated by municipal and industrial effluents. USAID is funding feasibility studies and providing loan guarantees for up to four demonstration projects to show how private initiatives can solve the water quality problems of such communities...Read more
Regional focus: 
ChileLatin America and the Caribbean

Final Report: Water Optimization of Rain Fed Tropical Cropping

Published: 
June 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project was conducted as an effort to produce information on how to better deal with water shortages and excesses that keep yields of rain fed crop production low and highly variable. As part of the project, an analytical tool in the form of a water balance computer model was to be developed...Read more
Regional focus: 
Costa RicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Planning for Water and Sanitation Programs in the Caribbean

Published: 
June 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
The objectives of this study are similar to those of the Central America and Andean reports: (1)to determine existing levels of coverage (the number of people with access to basic water and sanitation services), (2) to assess levels of investment currently committed by external support agencies and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Sustainability of Us-Supported Health, Population, and Nutrition Programs in Guatemala: a Review of Water Supply and Sanitation Projects (1955-1987)

Published: 
March 1, 1990
U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S. government support for water supply and sanitation (WS&S) projects in Guatemala was initiated in 1943 by the Inter-American Cooperative Service for Public Health (SCISP). Except for a brief period during the 1950's, U.S. support for the sector has been continuous and has grown to...Read more
Regional focus: 
GuatemalaLatin America and the Caribbean

Report on the Groundwater Resources of Project-B, Caymanas Area, St. Catherine

Published: 
July 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Naggo Head spring channel passes through the southern part of the area in a west-east direction. The physiographic position is an alluvial plain and the topography is level to nearly level.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Report on the Groundwater Levels in Parts of Bernard Lodge and Caymanas Areas and Adjoining Coastal Area St. Catherine Plains

Published: 
July 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Crop Diversification and Irrigation Project started functioning officially from October 1985, to reinforce the instructional capacity of Agro-21 Corporation Limited to promote and develop private commercial agriculture investment in Jamaica.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Final Report: Environmental Information Service's Consultation to Assist the Peruvian National Office for the Evaluation of Natural Resources (ONERN), Lima, Peru, July 21 to August 4, 1989

Published: 
January 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents the results of a consultation conducted by the Environmental Information Service of The Conservation Foundation, to assist the Office of Evaluation of Natural Resources (ONERN) of the Peruvian Government with their surface water data needs; assess existing water quality...Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

Assessment of USAID/El Salvador's Pilot Potable Water and Environmental Support Project

Published: 
May 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents the findings of an assessment conducted by WASH in Mag 1988 of USAID/El Salvador's Pilot Potable Water and Environmental Support Project. The assessment includes a review of the on-going pilot project and recommendations for its expansion. Read more
Regional focus: 
El SalvadorLatin America and the Caribbean

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