Case Study: water management The Aswan High Dam The Aswan Dam was an enormous project begun in the 1960's by both the Egyptian and Sudanese governments for the purpose of providing hydroelectric power and supplying water for irrigation. (the Aswan High Dam) Commissioning of the Dam In 1954, Egypt requested loans from the World Bank to help pay for the cost of the Dam( which eventually added up to US$1 billion). The Egyptian government also nationalised …showed first 75 words of 708 total…

…showed last 75 words of 708 total…Egyptians who have always greatly depended on the Nile as a vital resource. Although it does have some disadvantages, the Aswan Dam has been greatly beneficial to the Egyptian economy. It has also provided employment not only in the various new industries around Lake Nasser, but also in recreation and tourism. Although it was quite expensive to build, I believe it has had a very positive impact, and has proved worthy of such an investment.