With the rising water scarcity concerns within the Nile River Basin, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that water resources are used effectively to meet agreed socio-economic goals.

Ten countries share the waters of the Nile. The basin is home to some 180 million people and the Nile states are characterized by high population growth and considerable development challenges.

The Government of Italy is supporting project “Information Products for Nile Basin Water Resources Management”. It is carried out under the umbrella of the Nile Basin Initiative and implemented by the ten Nile riparians with technical and operational assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The project is intended to strengthen the ability of the governments of the Nile states to take informed decisions with regard to water resources policy and management. A thorough understanding of the current use and productivity of the Nile waters will enable decision makers to achieve sustainable socio-economic development through the equitable utilization of, and benefits from, the common Nile water resources.