Progress report for
Bardawil & Sinai Intiative
Achievement at a glance
After almost 6 years of designing and engaging with Egyptian authorities, we were able to sign a cooperation agreement with SCA (Suez Canal Authority) which is confirmed by President Abdul Fatah al-Sisi (of Egypt). This is a major breakthrough and paves the way for further development of the first phase of the project. We are currently, in cooperation with SCA, setting up the first phase of the project in order to start execution as soon as possible.Challenges faced in implementation
Challenge 1: financing the project.Challenge 2: project is in a geopolitical conflict area, access is difficult
Challenge 3: lack of environmental data
Next Steps
Gijs BosmanBeneficiaries
1. The local communities in and around Bardawil Lake and the northern Sinai Peninsula
2. The water sector (contractors, engineers, scientific institutes)
Actions
1. Delivery of reports to share the technical substantiation for the planned interventions2. Work out the cost-benefit analysis to secure finance
3. Plan the Social & Environmental Impact Assessment