The Nile
Historical, Legal and Developmental Perspectives
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Book Details
About the Book
The study focuses in particular on the Nile Basin, which has 10 riparian states sharing the waters of the Nile. As water scarcity and population is the #1 problem of the 21st century, a fair and equitable distribution of the available waters among the riparian states is a must. The book is divided into 4 parts: Diplomatic, History, Legal Analysis and developmental analysis.
About the Author
The Author, Gebre Tsadik Degefu, was born in Ethiopia. He was educated at:
- Theological College of the Holy Trinity, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
- Athens University, Athens, Greece, BA
- Bonn University, Bonn, Germany, Dr. Jur.
- Graduate Studies at LSE, University of London
- Graduate Studies at Pace University, NYC, MBA & M.Sc.
Degefu has worked as a Government Attorney and in Private Law Practice in Ethiopia and is currently a Consultant.
The author is familiar with the Nile Basin area and has first-hand experience with water related issues. He wishes to inform those interested in forming an educated opinion on water scarcity and population explosion.