15.5.2 Ethiopian Water Resources Management Proclamation (No. 197/2000)
This proclamation was issued in 2000 with the purpose of protecting natural water sources from degradation, excessive use and pollution. It gave authority to the Ministry of Water Resources to issue licences for the development of water resources (dams, drinking water supply and irrigation schemes) and permits to discharge wastes.
15.5.1 Ethiopian Water Resources Management Policy