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

Proceedings, Conference on Water - Pumping/Water - Lifting in Africa: Volume II -- Conference Discussion Papers

Published: 
April 5, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The expansion of agricultural output in developing countries depends critically on the availability of reliable and cost-effective energy supplies for irrigation. Pumping is becoming increasingly important to the overall productivity of agricultural output and to expansion of irrigated land...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Preparation of a Plan of Action for the Water Supply and Sanitation Component of the ADB - Sponsored Rural Health Services Project in Papua New Guinea

Published: 
April 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
In addition to describing national- and provincial-level tasks, the WASH team identified and described specific subject areas where external technical assistance is needed. The team also drafted preliminary terms of reference to be used to initiate the process of obtaining the necessary technical...Read more
Regional focus: 
Papua New GuineaEast Asia and Pacific

Population and Water in Central Tunisia

Published: 
March 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The report details the historic demographics of Tunisia and how they are changing. The document suggests the health and water related infrastructure issues for a rapidly growing and urbanizing population.Read more
Regional focus: 
TunisiaMiddle East and North Africa

Training of Community Operators in Operations and Maintenance for Rural Potable Water Systems

Published: 
February 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
An 8-day training course on operations and maintenance (O&M) of rural potable water systems was conducted for 20 community operators and 30 community council members in Paracaya, Bolivia, early in l987. In the course - the last phase of the assistance provided to the Department of...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Belize: Increased Productivity through Better Health Project: Final Report of the Water Quality Lab Consultant, February 11-March 19, 1987

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is organized into a brief discussion of activities and recommendations, with operational protocols governing testing procedures, sampling runs and other technical notes presented in the Appendices.Read more
Regional focus: 
BelizeLatin America and the Caribbean

Non-Federal Pre-Award Survey of the Integrated Aquaculture Extension Project With the Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere (Guatemala)

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents the results of a non-Federal pre-award survey that the Mission in Guatemala requested of the Integrated Aquaculture Extension Project with the Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere in Guatemala. The purpose of this pre-award survey was to determine if CARE/Guatemala had...Read more
Regional focus: 
GuatemalaLatin America and the Caribbean

International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management Report 1987

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.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
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Experiences With Organizing Irrigators Associations: a Case Study from the Magat River Irrigation Project in the Philippines

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.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
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

JESS Second Consultancy Report on Water Quality and Public Health Engineering

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Jubba Environmental and Socioeconomic Studies (JESS) are jointly funded by the government of the Somali Democratic Republic (GSDR) and USAID. Technical assistance and JESS management are being provided to the Ministry of Jubba Valley Development (MJVD) by Associates in Rural Development Inc. (...Read more
Regional focus: 
SomaliaSub-Saharan Africa

International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) Report

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
The 10th anniversary report for ICLARM, a program that works with laboratories and universities of countries seeking assistance to aid in water management.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

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