Egypt develops ambitious projects to meet growing water needs
Amid the stalled negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which Egypt fears will reduce its water supply, Cairo is working on multiple projects to use its water most efficiently.
Egypt is currently working on maximizing all its water resources to meet the growing domestic needs amid the stalled negotiations over a major dam.
In Sept. 9 press statements, Minister of Irrigation Mohamed Abdel-Aty confirmed his country’s efforts to achieve maximum water use efficiency in light of the long-standing dispute with Ethiopia over the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Abdel-Aty unveiled a four-point plan to cope with the water crisis: rationing water use, improving water quality, providing additional water sources and creating a suitable climate for optimal water management.
The government has drafted a $50 billion water resources strategy that extends until 2050 and may climb to $100 billion. He also announced a national plan for water resources until 2037.
