Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

• FAO initiated an activity in 1993 to meet this demand for water data with particular focus on irrigation. This resulted in the AQUASTAT Programme, the objective of which is to generate rural water use data at country and subcountry level in a systematic manner.
The mission of the FAO Water Resources, Development and Management Service is to promote efficient use and conservation of water resources to achieve food security and sustainable agriculture and rural development.

• The WCA infoNET information system is an Internet-based integrated information platform which merges high quality information resources and expertise allowing direct access to publications, documents, data, computer programs and discussion groups which provide a knowledge base, support and the necessary global platform for decisions on water conservation and use in agriculture.
WCA infoNET is managed by IPTRID which is an internationally-funded programme aimed at promoting technology and research in irrigation and drainage in and by developing countries. The Programme is hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy.