Springer Geography

Abtew, Wossenu; Dessu, Shimelis Behailu

This book is about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam newly being built on the Blue Nile, a transboundary river. Due to rising population and increasing water demand in the Nile basin, major projects raise interest and concern by millions with potential for water conflict. The dam design, reservoir filling policy, operation of the dam, riparian countries response, dam site importance and social impact and economy of the dam are presented in the book.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2019-01-19

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030073015

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-97094-3

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 173