Building Bridges Across the Nile Basin & Beyond
An international platform for research, knowledge exchange, and development support for GREATER COMMON GOOD!
Our Mission
The FRIENDS Forum promotes collaboration, trust-building, and cooperation across countries in the Nile Basin and beyond. We create a welcoming, open environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in discussions on the common good.
Our Focus
Focus areas description...
Research & Knowledge Exchange
Facilitating the sharing of scientific data and research to inform policy and practice
Trust Building & Cooperation
Creating spaces for dialogue and understanding across cultures and borders
Equitable Resource Management
Promoting fair and sustainable use of Nile Basin water resources for all countries
Past and Upcoming Events
Join our virtual and in-person meetings to connect with researchers (technical, economics, social, etc.) experts and professionals from across the Nile Basin region and beyond.
Webinar on follow up on Cooperative Framework Agreement(CFA) & More
A virtual conference bringing together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss the latest findings and innovations in water resource management in the Nile Basin. Topics include: 1) Status of CFA and its implementation process; 2) What then after the official completion of the GERD structure; 3) Current geopolitical policies, alignments, etc. related discussions.
Nile Basin Research Conference
A one-day virtual conference bringing together researchers, practitioners, stakeholders to discuss the latest findings and innovations in water resource management with a focus on water, food, energy nexus.
Pre-Bekila Award Dialogue Session (Focused on Drinking Water Quality)
A hybrid conference bringing together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to discuss status of drinking water quality in Ethiopia and what should be done as per assessment, remedy, and innovations in water resource management.
Join the Discussion
Research & Knowledge Exchange; Development of Collaborative Projects; Nile Basin Water Use (Quantity and Quality); Cultural Understanding (Music, arts, etc.). Suggested readings: 1. The Nile by Robert O. Collins, 2. The Fate of Africa by Martin Meredith, 3. Bridge Across The River Nile by Mark Mwandosya.
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