Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was inaugurated by Ethiopia and is considered Africa's largest hydroelectric project. Located on the Blue Nile River, around 30 km upstream from Sudan, the dam plays a central role in Ethiopia's vision of self-reliance, economic development, and regional influence. The Blue Nile contributes about 85% of the Nile's waters, making the project geopolitically significant for neighboring countries as well. Ethiopia regards the GERD not only as a means of generating power and promoting regional energy trade but also as a symbol of national pride and independence.