There is simply not enough water to meet the rapidly growing needs of all 11 nations dependent on the Nile basin. For centuries master of the Nile, Egypt is now faced with the reality that in the 21st century it no longer has exclusive rights to what is an international, transboundary resource. It varies from season to season, but the average volume available to the 11 nations of the Nile basin is, ultimately, limited. Read our full interactive Deep Dive on the GERD Dam and its impact on Egypt hereThe GERD is proof that the Nile Basin Initiative has failed. There is simply not enough water to meet the rapidly growing needs of all 11 nations dependent on the Nile basin.

Source: Ethiopian News July 07, 2021 20:14 UTC