–Ethiopia’s sovereign rights to harness its water resources are incontestable– Aklog Birara (Dr) Part II of II “Ethiopia is prepared to share Blue Nile (Abbay) waters with its neighbors (downstream) in a fair and equitable manner. Its primary responsibility is, however, to use its waters for the benefit of its growing population and changing economy.” Emperor Haile Selassie, 1964 When Egypt pressured multilateral financing organizations including the World Bank successfully not to lend to Ethiopian for irrigation and power dam projects, Emperor Haile Selassie offered an enduring advice to the Ethiopian people. The Emperor advised Ethiopians to “safeguard the