Objective:
To establish an agreement between USDA ARS and the National Institute of Soil, Irrigation and Drainage, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development/People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to facilitate dialogue and information sharing in the field of water resources, irrigation and soil protection.

Approach:
This agreement establishes the mutual interest of the USDA Agricultural Research Service and the National Institute of Soil, Irrigation and Drainage, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development/People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, in conducting mutually beneficial research on use and protection of water resources.