Agreement on the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework

Title (French)

Accord-cadre sur la Coopération dans le Bassin du Fleuve Nil

Place of adoption

Entebbe

Depository

AU African Union

Language

English, French

Subject

Water

Keyword

Biodiversity Water conservation zone EIA Alien species Desertification Sustainable development Water shortage/drought Flood Erosion Standards Wetlands River basin institution Water quality standards Water rights

Geographical area

Africa

Basin

Nile

Abstract

The text of the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) outlines principles, rights and obligations for cooperative management and development of the Nile Basin water resources. Rather than quantifying 'equitable rights' or water use allocations, the Treaty intends to establish a framework to "promote integrated management, sustainable development, and harmonious utilization of the water resources of the Basin, as well as their conservation and protection for the benefit of present and future generations". For this purpose, the Treaty envisages the establishment of a permanent institutional mechanism, the Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC). The Commission would serve to promote and facilitate the implementation of the CFA and to facilitate cooperation among the Nile Basin States in the conservation, management and development of the Nile River Basin and its waters. (Source: http://www.nilebasin.org/index.php/about-us/the-nb-cooperative-framework)

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Website

www.nilebasin.org

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