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
Irrigation Development in Africa: Lessons of Experience
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January 1, 1990U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper describes a significant subset of the African irrigation experience, from traditional flood recession systems to large projects like Gezira (Sudan) and Bura (Kenya). The authors analyze the key technical, socio-economic and institutional factions that have helped fashion success or...Read more
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United States, North AmericaReport on the Groundwater Resources of Project-B, Caymanas Area, St. Catherine
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July 1, 1989U.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
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Jamaica, Latin America and the CaribbeanReport on the Groundwater Levels in Parts of Bernard Lodge and Caymanas Areas and Adjoining Coastal Area St. Catherine Plains
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July 1, 1989U.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
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Jamaica, Latin America and the CaribbeanApproaches for Private Sector Involvement in Rural Water Supply Systems
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April 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
This report analyzes successful private sector roles in rural water supply and provides lessons from these experiences that planners of water resource projects and programs can draw upon.Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater Resources Management and Training Program: Irrigation Management and Training Program -- Handbook for Improving Irrigation System Maintenance Practices
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January 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
In this handbook four maintenance plans, namely (a) essential structures maintenance, (b) normal maintenance, (c) "catch-up" maintenance, and (d) preventive maintenance, have been developed to provide guidelines to identify problems, develop solutions and implement the same for improving...Read more
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India, South East AsiaBibliography on Indo-Pacific Red Tides
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January 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
Red tides, especially of the dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressa have been increasing in frequency and ha, q been spreading around the central Indo Pacific region. This special bibliography was prepared in response to the information needs of scientists and researchers working on...Read more
Water and Wastewater Sector Assessment in Jordan
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October 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
At the request of the USAID mission in Jordan, the WASH project organized a four-person team to prepare an assessment of the Jordian water and wastewater sector. The team's main focus was on municipal and industrial water supply and wastewater. This report provides a summary of the main points...Read more
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Jordan, Middle East and North AfricaCase Study of the Niazbeg Distributary in Punjab, Pakistan
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March 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
The second volume in the Water Management Synthesis II reports findings of farmers and irrigation system management in Punjab, Pakistan near Lahore. Special attention was paid to the main system irrigation bureaucracy.Read more
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Pakistan, South East AsiaCollaborative Research Support Program Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Fifth Annual Administrative Report 1987
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March 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
This administrative report addresses the management and technical accomplishments of the Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program during the reporting period from September 1 1986 to August 31 1987.Read more
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United States, North AmericaIrrigation System Operations Intensity and Relative Water Supply: the Asian Case
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March 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
In order to perform satisfactorily, an irrigation system should be able to maintain an appropriate balance among the objectives of productivity, equate and efficiency. This report delves into the management of irrigation systems.Read more
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