Assesments and options for improved productivity and sustainability of natural resources in Dhrabi watershed, Pakistan

This report summarizes results from a large multi-partner project, Integrated watershed development
for food security and sustainable improvement of livelihood in Barani, Pakistan. The project (2007
to 2010) aimed to develop, demonstrate, and evaluate cost-effective technologies for monitoring
and use of water and land resources at watershed scale. It used an integrated approach combining
applied research, capacity building, and watershed improvement/rehabilitation through community
action plans. All key parameters ― water quantity and quality, wastewater, soil erosion, livelihood
improvement ― were taken into account.