Doc.No. Document Name Year of Publication Description
1.1 Nile-COM Meeting - Arusha 22 Feb.1999 1999 The Nile-CoM Meeting Minutes of 22 Feb 1999 record the Ministers' decision to establish the
NBI as a basin-wide Institutional Arrangement for Nile basin cooperation
1.2 NBI Act 1999 The Nile Basin Initiative Act (of 2002) is a national Act of Uganda that confers legal status in
Uganda on the Nile Basin Initiative.
1.3 NBI Headquarter agreement 2002 The NBI Headquarters Agreement between Uganda and the NBI stipulates the rights and
obligations for the NBI to operate its headquarters in Entebbe, Uganda.
1.4 Entro legal status 2002 The ENCOM Ministers' decision of 11 Dec 2002 confers legal status on ENTRO.
1.5 ENTRO Headquarter agreement 2000 The ENTRO Headquarters Agreement between Ethiopia and ENTRO stipulates the rights
and obligations for ENTRO to operate its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
1.6 NELSAP Headquarter agreement 2004 The NELSAP-CU Headquarters Agreement between Rwanda and NBI/ NELSAP-CU stipulates
the rights and obligations for NELSAP-CU to operate its headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda.
1.7 Memorandum of Understanding between 2006 Memorandum of Understanding between the EAC and the NBI that maps out areas
the NBI and the EAC/LVBC of cooperation between LVBC and NELSAP-CU in the Lake Victoria Basin.
1.8 Terms of Reference for Nile-TAC 2011 Revised Terms of Reference that spell out the composition, roles, and responsibilities of
the Nile Technical Advisory Committee and its sub-committees.
Doc.No. Document Name Year of Publication Description
2.1 NBI Results -Based System Policy 2012 A policy paper that lays out the concept of NBI’s results-based system for work plan
preparation and monitoring and evaluation
2.2 NBI Anti Corruption Policy 2014 The NBI Anti-Corruption Policy confirms the NBI's zero-tolerance approach to corruption
and establishes rules and principles to prevent corruption, and deal with it appropriately
should it occur, with the objective of ensuring transparency and accountability and
upholding honesty and integrity in staff and individuals representing the NBI.
2.3 NBI Information Disclousre Policy 2013 The NBI Information Disclosure Policy sets out the NBI Policy with regards to the sharing of
information with the public. The Policy complements (and does not replace) the
Nile Basin Data and Information Sharing and Exchange Interim Procedures.
2.4 NBI Harmonize Finance and 2010 A document for use by all NBI centres that lays out policies for financial management
Administration Manual and accounting (including such things as budgeting and planning,
cash management, expenditure and payments procedures) and for administration
(covering areas like fixed assets and stock management, stores, motor vehicle and
transport management, and social events and workshops).
2.5 NBI Recruitment and Selection Policy 2010 This document provides procedures for performing tasks related to recruitment and
Guidelines employment in the NBI. It covers application guidelines and procedures for such tasks
like vacancy announcements, screening and shortlisting, conducting interviews and
communicating results.
2.6 NBI Harmonized Procurement and 2011 The document provides staff of the NBI centres with policies, guidelines and procedures so
Disposal Manual that they can follow appropriate processes for effective management of the procurement
of goods, works and services, and the disposal of assets.
2.7 NBI Internal Audit Charter 2013 The Internal Audit Charter outlines the purpose, authority, scope for the internal audit
function within NBI, and the roles and responsibilities for this function within NBI.
2.8 Students and Research Internship 2015 This document explains the opportunities, requirements and procedures by which suitably
Guidelines qualified persons can be engaged at NBI as interns.
2.9 NBI Information Technology Policy 2015 This document lays out the vision, objectives, principles, and approaches relating to the
use of the information technologies within the NBI Centres. It also describes
the IT units within the NBI centres and their contribution to the attainment of
organizational goals.
2.10 Harmonized Human Resources Policy and 2016 This document provides policy and guidance for performing tasks related to the human
Procedures Manual resources management function in the NBI centres. It was wide scope covering
things like recruitment and selection, induction, probation and confirmation,
performance management, training and development, promotion and career
development and discharge and separation.
2.11 Revised National NBI Coordination 2017 This document describes the way that National NBI offices are set up, staffed, and financed
Strategy 2017-2022 to perform that national coordination role under the supervision of the Nile-TAC.
Doc.No. Document Name Year of Publication Description
3.1 NBI Policy Guidelines for the Strategic 1999 The Policy Guidelines for the Nile River Basin Strategic Action Programme spells out the
Action Program principles, objectives, and key mechanisms for collaboration in the management
of the Nile River Basin.
3.2 NBI Financing Strategy 2017 The NBI Financing Strategy 2017-2022 defines the strategies for the NBI to meet the
funding requirements for the implementation of the 10-Year-Strategy, with a specific
Finance Action Plan for the 2017-2022 period.
3.3 NBI 10 Year Strategy 2017-2022 2017 The NBI 10 Year Strategy 2017-2027 defines the NBI's strategic priorities for the
2017-2027 period.
3.4 NBI Basin-wide Programme (2017-2022) 2017 A medium-term strategic plan for the period 2017-2022 for the three NBI Centres
3.5 NBI Communication and Stakeholder 2018 The NBI Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy (2018 - 2023)
Engagement Strategy (2018-2023) complements the NBI 10-Year-Strategy and sets out the goals, objectives,
and strategic approaches for NBI's communication and stakeholder engagement
3.6 Nile Basin Sustainability Framework Policy 2022 A policy paper that describes the guiding principles, purpose and objectives of the
NBSF as well as the processes and responsibilities for development of policies
strategies and guidelines.
Doc.No. Document Name Year of Publication Description
4.1 Nile Basin Interim Procedures for Data 2009 The Nile Basin Data and Information Sharing and Exchange Interim Procedures establish
and Information Sharing and Exchange jointly agreed on principles for the sharing between the NBI Member States of data and
information required for the successful implementation of NBI programmes and
projects.
4.2 NBI - Operational Guidelines for 2011 The NBI - Operational Guidelines for Implementation of the Nile Basin Interim
Implementation of the Nile Basin Interim Procedures for Data and Information Sharing and Exchange provide detailed
Procedures for Data and Information Sharing technical guidance for practitioners responsible for the implementation of the
and Exchange Nile Basin Data and Information Sharing and Exchange Interim Procedures.
4.3 Monitoring Strategy for the Nile River Basin 2010 The NBI Monitoring Strategy for the Nile River Basin provides the strategic and
technical framework to generate and collect, in a participatory manner, the information
and data required to facilitate the implementation of NBI programmes and projects.
4.4 DSS Guideline on Data Quality Control and 2012 The DSS Guideline on Data Quality Control and Assurance establishes a quality
Assurance assurance system for the data and models used in the operation of the Nile Basin DSS
4.5 DSS Guidelines for Assessment of Water 2012 The DSS Guideline on the Evaluation of Water Management Interventions provides a
Resources Interventions scenario evaluation framework, and a step-by-step guide for the use of the scenario
analysis tools of the Nile Basin DSS
4.6 DSS Guidelines for Model Calibration. 2012 The DSS Guideline on Model Calibration and Valuation provides general guidance on the
calibration and validation of models used for scenario analysis in the Nile Basin DSS.
Doc.No. Document Name Year of Publication Description
5.1 Environmental and Social Policy 2013 The NBI Environmental and Social Policy establishes principles, objectives, and
implementation frameworks for environmental and social measures in the
implementation of NBI programmes and projects.
5.2 ENSAP Environment Management 2011 The ENSAP Environmental Management Guidance provides guidance to practitioners
Guidelines for the implementation of environmental management interventions in projects
implemented under the NBI (ENSAP) umbrella. It is complemented by the ENSAP
Social Management Guidance.
5.3 NELSAP Environmental and Social 2012 The NELSAP Environmental and Social Management Guidelines provide guidance for the
Management Guidelines assessment of potential environmental and social impacts for investment projects.
5.4 ENSAP Social Management Guidance 2010 The ENSAP Social Management Guidance (SMG) is a guide for the management of social
issues at ENTRO and in the Eastern Nile countries to ensure that ENSAP projects are
designed to be socially sustainable and to provide a unified framework for management of
social issues arising from ENSAP programs and projects. The SMG is complementary to the
ENSAP Environment Management Guidance (EMG).
Doc.No. Document Name Year of Publication Description
6.1 NBI Gender Mainstreaming Policy 2020 The NBI Gender Mainstreaming Policy provides a policy framework for NBI and other
and Strategy stakeholders on mainstreaming gender into policies, programs, actions and investments.
6.2 NELSAP Gender Mainstreaming 2014 The Gender mainstreaming guidelines and checklists in NELSAP programs and projects
Guidelines and Checklists provide guidance to practitioners for the integration of gender aspects into all stages
of a project life cycle including project preparation, formulation and implementation
processes.
Doc.No. Document Name Year of Publication Description
7.1 NBI Wetlands Management Strategy 2013 The NBI Wetlands Management Strategy provides the strategic implementation
framework for the transboundary management of Nile Basin wetlands to guide their
sustainable utilization.
7.2 NBI Environmental Flow Management 2016 The NBI Environmental Flow Management Strategy provides an implementation strategy for
Strategy the establishment of environmental flows management in the basin.
7.3 NBI Environmental Flow Manual 2016 A series of technical documents that provide a step-by-step process for determination of
environmental flow requirements in riverine systems.
7.4 NELSAP Catchment Management 2018 A manual that outlines the main steps in catchment planning, and tasks to be performed
Planning Manual under each step.
Doc.No. Document Name Year of Publication Description
8.1 NBI Climate Change Strategy 2013 The NBI Climate Change Strategy establishes a strategic implementation framework
for the integration of climate change aspects in basin management with the overall
goal of strengthening basin-wide resilience to climate change and ensure climate
compatible water resource management and development.
8.2 NELSAP Climate Proofing 2012 The NELSAP Guidelines for Adaptation Mainstreaming in Water Infrastructure Development
Guidelines and Tools provide guidance on mainstreaming climate adaptation in investment planning and
projects concerning water resources management, with a view to reducing climate
related risks in water resourcesinvestments.
Doc.No. Document Name Year of Publication Description
for Eastern Nile Countries design, construction, operation, and safety management of large and small dams.
9.2 Roadmap for Coordinated Operation 2016 The Roadmap for Coordinated Operation of Transboundary Cascade Dams in
of Transboundary Cascade Dams in Eastern Nile provides a framework for the coordinated operation of reservoirs in the
Eastern Nile Eastern Nile region, including mechanisms for harmonizing reservoir operation,
assessment of benefit-sharing options.
9.3 NBI Interim Procedure for the disclosure 2018 The NBI Interim Procedure for the Disclosure of Information about Investment Projects
of information about investment projects establishes the rules and procedures for the formal disclosure of information about
undertaken through the Nile Basin Initiative NBI Investment Projects at specific stages of the project cycle in order to promote
Investment Programs cooperation and trust between NBI Member Countries
