The Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam: A Dam of Mega-Benefits
By Bayelegne Yirgu Dec. 17, 2012 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project is one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world. When it is completed it will generate 6000 mega watts of electricity. Now and then, we see…
International Panel of Experts on Renaissance Dam to Hold 4th Meeting in Addis Later this Month
Addis Ababa, November 16, 2012 — (WIC) — The International Panel of Experts (IPoE) that assesses the impact of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on downstream countries will hold its fourth meeting in Addis Ababa later this month. The…
New Book on Nile Says Water War is Unlikely
By Merga Yonas Nov. 10, 2012 A new book titled “Nile River Basin: Water, Agriculture, Governance and Livelihoods” argues that the risk of a water war is secondary, saying that the poor should have a fair and easy access to…
National Council for Grand Renaissance Dam Holds its 3rd Regular Meeting
National Council for Grand Renaissance Dam Holds its 3rd Regular Meeting Addis Ababa, October 31, 2012 – (WIC) – The National Council in charge of mobilizing the public for construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam said 4 billion Birr…
Wikileaks: Egypt was Planning to Bomb the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam, Using Sudan as a Launchpad
Ethiopia has been working harder than ever to build Africa’s largest dam for the past couple of years. The project is on schedule to be completed by 2017. Will this Meles Zenawi’s dream of building such a huge dam be…
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