Ethiopia, the initiator of the Nile Basin cooperation framework, is mentioned as a "country that has facilitated effective coordination" among basin states.
The remark was heard during the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) committee meeting which brought together key stakeholders from various institutions in Ethiopia Monday to discuss their shared vision on the Nile basin initiative and delve into its status.
The NBI advocates cooperation and dialogue among riparian countries to eliminate political tensions, address the challenges of water scarcity, and promote economic development.
The initiative also aims at achieving sustainable socio-economic development through equitable utilization of water resources of the Nile River.
Addressing the event, NBI Executive Director, Florence Grace Adongo, underlined the importance of engagements and the role of key stakeholders.
He also highlighted the successful implementation of projects under the Nile basin initiative.
The NBI committee has enhanced the visibility of the initiative and created awareness, he added.
The committee has finalized ratification process of projects and its implementations.
The meeting will end Tuesday, 23rd of April, 2024.