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

WRECP Project Profile_Project _En_Sept 2013

Published: 
September 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Jordan recognizes the urgent need to protect and conserve scarce resources through regulation, education, and coordination with industry, local communities and the private sector. To address this need, USAID and the Jordanian government have launched the Water Reuse and...Read more
Regional focus: 
JordanMiddle East and North Africa

Capitalizing Knowledge, Connecting Communities (Ck2C) Final Report 2007-2013

Published: 
September 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Capitalizing Knowledge, Connecting Communities (CK2C) program operated from October, 2007 to September, 2013. Originally conceived as a program with three components and a duration of 2 years, it blossomed into a 6-year program with four components. The program was diverse, but in essence...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Building Local Well Drilling Capacity in Senegal

Published: 
August 1, 2013
Relief InternationalU.S. Agency for International Development
An overview of various well drilling technologies and their costs, this document also provides a case for the adoption of manually drilling wells where appropriate. Manually drilling wells, when professionalized, can be completed at the same level of quality as mechanized rigs but at 1/4 of the...Read more
Regional focus: 
SenegalSub-Saharan Africa

Water Stress and Changing Hydrology in Glacier-Dependent Countries in Asia

Published: 
June 1, 2013
Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
Using data from FAO's global information system on water and agriculture (AQUASAT) and its own population estimates, the World Bank calculated the renewable water resources for 214 countries.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Latin America and the Caribbean - Newsletter: April FY 2013

Published: 
April 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
Brief document offers snapshot of USAID/OFDA foreign disaster assistance for Latin America, the Caribbean, San Jose and Costa Rica.Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

The Asia Foundation - Political Economy Analysis of the Teesta River Basin

Published: 
March 1, 2013
Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
The Asia Foundation (TAF) in partnership with civil society organizations in India and Bangladesh began a political economy analysis of the Teesta River Basin. Based on field work on either side of the India-Bangladesh border, the analysis sought to identify the drivers of change for reforming...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

The Corporate Ecosystem Services Review Case Study: Anglo American

Published: 
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWorld Resources Institute
The Brazilian government plans to increase metal ore output by 30 percent by 2030, with an increase in extraction from the Amazon region. This is a significant business opportunity for mining companies, but balancing commercial and conservation efforts presents a challenge. Anglo American, a large...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Jordan Institutional Support and Strengthening Program (ISSP) Year 2 Annual Report

Published: 
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to present the fourth quarter activities and achievements of ISSP as well as a summary of the year two progress and achievements in the program period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. It further reports on activities envisioned for the next period from...Read more
Regional focus: 
JordanMiddle East and North Africa

STTA for Construction Permitting Reform in Mongolia

Published: 
December 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Mongolia (GOM) recently decided to draft new legal framework - a new construction law - considering international best practice and the WB DB Dealing with Construction Permits indicator. The fast-track package of changes (which should be understood in this document as the Cabinet...Read more

Training Impact Assessment Report

Published: 
November 1, 2012
Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
Most training takes place in an organizational setting, typically in support of skill and knowledge requirements originating in the workplace. This certainly applied to the Jordan operators training and certification program. The job performance competencies, knowledge and skills supported by the...Read more
Regional focus: 
JordanMiddle East and North Africa

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