Nile Basin Initiative

Date: 2009.11.19 | Category: Global Water Issues | Tags: Basin,Nile,prosperity,resources,sustainability,water,water management

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership initiated and led by the riparian states of the Nile River. The NBI seeks to develop the river in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits, and promote regional peace and security.

Primary objectives of the NBI:
To develop the Nile Basin water resources in a sustainable and equitable way, to ensure prosperity, security, and peace for all its peoples, To ensure efficient water management and the optimal use of the resources, To ensure cooperation and joint action between the riparian countries, seeking win-win gains, To target poverty eradication and promote economic integration, To ensure that the program results in a move from planning to action. LINK NBI