It shows the range and complexity of the programmers and activities undertaken over the years as well as some. A pattern of small land holdings makes burundi one. The nile basin initiative regrets any errors or omissions that may have been unwittingly made in any of the publications pdf a long river journey 20 years of cooperation under the nbi popular 411 downloads. Nbi climate change strategy ii context about the nile basin initiative the nile basin initiative nbi is an intergovernmental partnership of riparian states of the nile river. The main nile encompasses the downstream river reach, starting at the blue white nile confluence at khartoum. The nile basin initiative nbi has utilized such advances and generated adataset of et estimates over the nile basin spanning the period 2000 to date. Nile basin initiative is a regional intergovernmental partnership launched by the nile basin countries on 22nd february, 1999 to manage and develop the shared nile basin water resources in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits and. The nile basin covers an area of around 3 million km2, or nearly 10% of the landmass of the african continent, and is home to 160 million people. In april 2010, seven of the nile basin states agreed to. In april 2010, seven of the nile basin states agreed to open the cfa for signature. About the nile basin initiative the nile basin initiative nbi is an intergovernmental partnership of riparian states of the nile river.
An act to confer legal status in uganda on the nile basin initiative, and otherwise give the force of law in uganda to the signed agreed minute. The main nile system, divided into two distinct sections main nile in sudan upstream of the high aswan dam. States within the nile basin are undergoing rapid population growth. The nbi seeks to develop the river in a cooperative manner. Among the major achievements of the nbi is the establishment of the nile equatorial lakes subsidiary action program nelsap. Water experts believe there is not enough water in the river to meet the various irrigation goals of the nile basin nations. The nbi has developed a shared vision to achieve sustainable socioeconomic development through the equitable utilization of, and benefit from, the common nile basin water resources, nile basin initiative secretariat. Nevertheless, there have been attempts at cooperation, and they culminated in the establishment of the nile basin initiative and negotiation of the nile basin cooperative framework agreement cfa. Pdf hydropolitics in the nile river basin have been dominated by egypt. The objective is to enable better understanding of socioeconomic development of riparian countries.
The development objective of the ethiopianile basin initiative. The nile basin, in the context of this report, refers not only to the physical drainage area of the nile with its associated biophysical and ecological elements, but also to the people living within the basin and features of their social, cultural. Albert nile subbasin nile basin water resources atlas. During the reporting period, the nile basin initiative turned 20 years of existence on february 22, 2019. Press releases nile basin intitative secretariat nilesec. The nile the worlds longest river runs through 10 countries, four of which are water scarce. Burundi, the democratic republic of congo drc, egypt, ethiopia, kenya, rwanda, south sudan, the sudan, tanzania, and uganda. The nile basin initiative nbi is a partnership among the nile riparian states that seeks to develop the river in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits, and promote regional peace and security. The nile river basins environmental resources and its water provide the basins diverse. Since it was established in 1999, the nile basin initiative has registered commendable achievements in terms of maintaining the cooperation platform, generating knowledge and tools as well as building capacity to enable informed decision making on the management and development of the shared river nile as well as preparing investment projects that contribute to water, food and energy security. The nile river basin is a vast area covering ten states, of which five are among. Water quality management in the nile basin nile basin. The nile basin, in the context of this report, refers not only to the physical drainage area of the nile with its associated biophysical and ecological elements, but also to the people. The nile basin initiative and the comprehensive framework agreement197 introduction organized as a sequel to the studies published in mizan 82 and 92 focusing on legal history of the nile 190220,1 this article reconstructs in multidisciplinary investigation fundamentals of the political and legal setting of.
Nile basin initiative is a regional intergovernmental partnership launched by the nile basin countries on 22nd february, 1999 to manage and develop the shared nile basin water resources in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits and promote regional peace and security. The nile basin is endowed with rich and diverse wetlands crucial for the. The nile basin development forum nbdf is a biannual event organized by the nile basin initiative. Disputes between egypt and sudan on the one hand and the nile upper riparians on the other hand have dominated the nile basin for the last halfcentury. Opportunities and challenges of the growing nile population. This policy is one of such policies and strategies the nbi has identified under its nile basin sustainability framework. Press releases the nile basin initiative secretariat nilesec.
Nile basin decision support system version 2017 posted by sowed wamala, about 2 years ago last reply by caroline mwebaze almost 2 years ago. Perspectives of the grand ethiopian renaissance dam gerd 2017 global journals inc. The event is a sciencepolicy dialogue that provides an opportunity for sharing latest. The effective and efficient management of water is a major problem, not just for economic growth and development in the nile river basin, but also for the peaceful coexistence of the millions of pe. Nbdf provides a platform for policy makers, researchers, academia, private sector, civil society, and other interested parties within and outside the nile basin to deliberate on the stateofthe art on the river nile, including research. As the population of the countries along the nile river continues to rise, and as these countries increase their level of data sharing and cooperation, we are confident that the systems we developed for nbi will continue to improve the lives of millions of africans. In recognition of this, the nile council of ministers declared 2019 the year of the nile basin, with the motto putting water at the heart of regional transformation. Established in 1999, the nile basin initiative nbi is an intergovernmental partnership of 10 nile. Entro eastern nile technical regional office is one of the three centers of the nile basin initiative, nbi. The nile basin initiative nbi is a partnership of the states found along the course of the nile1. The nile basin initiative nbi is an intergovernmental organization initiated and led by the nile. Can the nile basin initiatives cooperative framework agreement cfa serve as the new legal. The nbi was established on february 1999 by nine riparian countries as a transitional institution to embark on the realization of a jointly articulated shared vision.
Download pdf, 770 kb contact nile basin initiative secretariat nilesec p. The nile basin development forum nbdf is a biennial high level regional event convened by the nile basin initiative nbi in collaboration with its member states and in partnership with development partners. This chapter describes the main socioeconomic indicators for nile basin countries. The nile basin, is an african hydrographic basin, which has its main flow of flow the nile river, being the second largest basin in the continent, besides being effectively the most notable basin in africa. Since 2000, we have been involved in the nile river basin initiative nbi, a regional intergovernmental partnership that seeks to develop the nile in a cooperative manner and promote regional peace, water security, and sharing of socioeconomic benefits. The nile basin initiative nbi has been in existence. This annual corporate report 2019 provides an overview of nile basin initiative nbis roles and responsibilities, institutional setup.
The effective and efficient management of water is a major problem, not just for economic growth and development in the nile river basin, but also for the peaceful coexistence of the millions of people who live in the region. The nbi began with a dialogue among the riparian states that resulted in a shared vision objective to achieve. Advertisement position of accountant nile basin initiative. Nile basin initiative welcome to eastern nile technical. A pattern of small land holdings makes burundi one of the more densely populated rural areas of the nile basin. The development objective of the ethiopia nile basin initiative. The main nile subbasin nile basin water resources atlas. The nile basin initiative nbi is an intergovernmental partnership of ten nile riparian countries that is seeking to manage and develop the common nile water resources in a cooperative manner and promote regional peace and security. Cairo, egypt the largest of the nile cities, with nearly 11 million residents. The nile basin initiative and the comprehensive framework. Nile basin decision support system february 2020 nbi.
Contact nile equatorial lakes subsidiary action plan nelsap kigali city tower, 5th floor, avenue du commerce. Analyzing this dataset revealed some interesting insights for water management. The water resources of the nile basin nile basin initiative. Yohannes is a regional water analyst at the nile basin initiative secretariat. Nile equatorial lakes action program nelsap subprogram power development and trade executing agencies the project was executed by the nile basin initiative nbi represented by the nelsap coordination unit nelsapcu located in kigali, rwanda, in close coordination with the special working group swg composed. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing.
The nbi began with a dialogue among the riparian states that resulted in a shared vision objective to achieve sustainable socioeconomic development through the. He has participated in largescale projects since 2003. Water quality management in the nile basin agricultural runoff, industrial waste and untreated municipal and domestic waste have led to seriously degraded water quality in lake victoria over the past few decades scheren and others 2000, usaid 2009. The nile basin exhibits large variations in climate ranging from the tropical climate at the sources of the blue and white nile to the mediterranean climate at the mouth of the nile. Us 2 bglobal journal of human social science y ear 201 ater in the blue nile gorge for hydropower generation according to kenawy 20, the issue of the nile water e conflict that was raised between egypt and.
Technical documents nile basin intitative nbi nile basin initiative. The nile basin initiative nbi is an intergovernmental organization initiated and led by the nile riparian countries to promote joint development, protection and management of the common nile basin water resources. This publication launched on february 22, 2019 at the 20 th anniversary of the nile basin initiative nbi, outlines the evolution and development of the organization in the last 20 years february 1999 february 2019 and what lessons can be drawn to feed into future cooperation. The nbi seeks to develop the river nile in a cooperative manner, managing. Nile river basin initiative international waters governance. The atlas presents well synthesized and interpreted information with a special. Strengthening agricultural research in eastern and central africa. The nile basin countries nile basin water resources atlas. The nile basin initiative nbi is a major regional undertaking to steer countries away from further conflict, and move towards allinclusive cooperation in the. Im pleased to introduce you to the nile basin initiative environmental and social policy esp. The nile basin the term basin refers to the geographical area drained by a river or lake.
Nile, which will be realized through concrete investments carried out under the saps. Call for abstracts nile basin development forum 2017. The nile equatorial lakes subsidiary action program nelsap is one of two investment programs under the nile basin initiative. A goal of the nbi has been to establish a cooperative framework agreement cfa to replace earlier bilateral treaties and to formalize the transformation of the nile basin initiative into a permanent nile river basin commission. Importance of international cooperation between the river nile basins d. Dec 2014 nile basin intiative subsidiary uganda drc power transmission study uganda nkenda drc beni bunia butembo and tender documents. This annual corporate report 2019 provides an overview of nile basin initiative nbis roles and responsibilities, institutional set up.
The nile basin water resources atlas nile basin initiative. Ethiopiasudan interconnector project is to improve the effectiveness of the power systems in the eastern nile region by promoting regional power trade through the establishment of coordinated. His focus is mainly within the nile basin, in areas of flood protection and early warning, transboundary joint multipurpose projects, irrigation and drainage, watershed management, basin wide hydrologic studies. Wetlands are valuable ecosystems that play an important role in maintaining environmental. Nile basin initiative nbi projects water policy good practice guides and support, project planning and management good practice guides, nile basin decision support system, and regional coordination and facilitation. The project was recommended by the nelsap strategic. Jobs nile equatorial lakes subsidiary action program. The nile river basin has been characterised by many things, including water scarcity, rapid population growth, widespread poverty and conflict over control of the nile waters. Nile basin initiative, and in line with its overarching goal of fostering evidencebased water resources management and development, nbi has prepared a water resources atlas for the nile basin. The most recent nile basin initiative holds the strongest potential for establishing a basinwide framework for cooperation.
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