Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Guba, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
Source: Al Jazeera
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, aimed at providing reliable energy access and economic prosperity for Ethiopia. The project was initiated in 2011, funded largely through domestic contributions including crowdfunding from Ethiopian citizens and diaspora, and was inaugurated in September 2025 after overcoming funding delays, poli
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Guba, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Al Jazeera
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, aimed at providing reliable energy access and economic prosperity for Ethiopia. The project was initiated in 2011, funded largely through domestic contributions including crowdfunding from Ethiopian citizens and diaspora, and was inaugurated in September 2025 after overcoming funding delays, political upheaval, and regional tensions. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Ethiopia |
State | Benishangul-Gumuz |
City | Guba |
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Source | Al Jazeera |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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