Let us talk of dams, part I

 

Amanuel Dagim (Water Technologist, Durban, SA):  A lot of ink has been wasted on numerous criticisms of the dams being built in Ethiopia, particularly the Gilgel Gibe III on the Omo River and the so called Renaissance Dam on the Nile. Supporters of the project have also written one piece after another exuding their enthusiasm—often unsupported by hard facts on the ground or adequate information and research. Read More…