Nile water management and the Aswan High Dam

The Aswan High Dam has made a tremendous contribution to the economic and social development of Egypt by controlling floods and significantly reducing the impacts of droughts. Since the Nile provides 97% of Egypt's water requirements, efficient utilization of its waters is obviously essential for Egypt's future. This paper reviews control of the Nile's flow by the Aswan High Dam during the 20‐year period 1968–88, and makes some recommendations as to how best to utilize the Nile waters, especially during extended drought periods.