Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Source: The National Interest Online
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a $5 billion hydroelectric dam on the Nile River's largest tributary in Ethiopia. It aims to boost electricity production and economic growth for Ethiopia's 60 million citizens without power. The dam has shifted regional power dynamics by giving Ethiopia control over the Nile's flow, challenging colonial-era agreements favoring Egypt and Sudan. The project wa
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The National Interest Online
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a $5 billion hydroelectric dam on the Nile River's largest tributary in Ethiopia. It aims to boost electricity production and economic growth for Ethiopia's 60 million citizens without power. The dam has shifted regional power dynamics by giving Ethiopia control over the Nile's flow, challenging colonial-era agreements favoring Egypt and Sudan. The project was financed domestically by Ethiopia without major foreign loans to avoid external influence. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Country | Ethiopia |
City | Addis Ababa |
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Source | The National Interest Online |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-29 |
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