What is ENRUC?

The Eastern Nile Research Universities and Centers (ENRUC) is a network that began in 2018 gathering individuals and institutions that conduct research on various aspects related to the physical, social, and institutional aspects of managing Eastern Nile, including parts of Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. The ENRUC consists of researchers from universities and government agencies in each of these Nile Countries, as well as researchers from universities from outside the Nile region including TH Köln, the University of Khartoum, and the University of Oxford.

Main activities

Through previous events, the ENRUC network was able to forge relationships between researchers and students from major universities, governmental researchers and water managers from ministries, and a variety of stakeholders throughout the Nile countries.
Oct 2019

Workshop in Khartoum

The first event was a workshop held in Khartoum in Sudan with the participation of stakeholders from the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) of Egypt, the Dam Implementation Unit and Hydraulic Research Center of Sudan, the Merowe Dam Managers, the Nile Basin Initiative, the University of Khartoum, University of Oxford, University of Colorado, University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, and the University of Manchester.

Participants reviewed the various historic models applied on the Nile River basin with a focus on the River Ware software. Moreover, participants conducted talks on drought indicators, drought risk assessment, historical data, HRC and NBI models.
June 2020- March 2022

Online Webinars

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the ENRUC Network fulfilled their activities via online webinars between (June 2020- March 222) by sharing research, hosting guest lectures, examining methods, and discussing current topics on the Nile basin.
May 2021

RiverWare training

In May 2021, the ENRUC network in cooperation with the University of Colorado Boulder organized a 6 full-day days training class for 24 participants on the flexible RiverWare software and models developed for the Eastern Nile Basin.
March 2022

Workshop in Cologne

A workshop held at the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne included participants from the Nile Water Sector and Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation of Egypt, Hydraulic Research Center (HRC), and Director of Nile Water Affairs of the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources (MIWR) of Sudan, Nile Basin Initiative, Ain Shams University, University of Khartoum, Addis Ababa University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), University of Oxford, and the University of Colorado. The topics discussed included:

– Water management status and concerns in the Nile Basin
– Impacts of the GERD during filling
– Need for common Nile forecasting systems and information exchange
– Implications of climate change

June 2024

Workshop in Entebbe, Uganda

The recent workshop in Entebbe, Uganda marked a significant milestone as the inaugural in-person gathering for the project’s second phase. Its primary objective was to advance the creation of a scientific network designed to facilitate information and knowledge exchange. This three-day event provided a valuable platform to :

  1. Review and discuss the current state of water management in the riparian countries.
  2. Draft and establish the charter for the ENRUC network.
  3. Share and discuss the latest research and publications focusing on the Eastern Nile Basin done by the participants.
  4. Develop and outline the content for the Nile Research Portal (NRP).
  5. Agree on protocols for data sharing of open source data.
  6. Brainstorming session to identify research gaps topics relevant for the context of collaborative work between the riparian countries.

ENRUC – Webinars series

Since April 2024, ENRUC team has been hosting engaging online webinars on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, each lasting two hours. These sessions tackle current and compelling topics related to the Eastern Nile Basin.

Each webinar features generally two distinguished speakers who delve into the subject matter, providing valuable insights that foster fruitful discussions

Moreover, these webinars offer a unique opportunity to stay abreast of the latest developments within the ENRUC Network. As we explore topics of critical importance to our basin, we simultaneously weave the narrative of our consortium’s growth and achievements.

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