Increasing the efficiency of water use in the Nile Delta
Nile Delta Water Management Programme II in Egypt
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Client
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
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Country
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Political sponsors
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Runtime
2025 to 2027
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Products and expertise
Climate, environment, management of natural resources
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Context
Due to its arid desert climate, water is a scarce commodity in Egypt. The country relies on the Nile for more than 90% of its water resources. Climate change and a rapidly growing population are a strain on the water suppy. Efficient and holistic management of water resources is essential for Egypt’s long-term economic and social development.
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Objective
Efficient water management in Egypt's Nile Delta is ensuring the water supply for people and agriculture.
Approach
The project is improving the water supply for the local population and for agriculture through supplementary measures. It combines proven approaches with innovative ideas while supporting skills acquisition and promoting experts and digitalisation.
The project operates in the public water and wastewater management sector, establishing climate-friendly measures to prevent water losses while also improving management skills. Utility companies are thus able to provide better-quality water for the local population more easily. At the same time, the measures conserve scarce water resources.
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It is also developing efficient irrigation methods for climate-friendly agriculture. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and regional administrations have access to successful model projects for wide-scale roll-out.
In addition, the project is expanding cooperation between the various ministries. Topics cover technical issues, water-saving measures and networking among managers, with a special focus on female managers.
Last updated: March 2025