The document discusses development in the Nile River Basin and the complex hydro politics between countries that share the river. It notes that most of the Nile's water comes from Ethiopia but Egypt has claimed most rights to the river's water based on historical agreements. Efforts over the past few decades to develop the river basin through the Nile Basin Initiative have faced challenges in renegotiating water allocations and gaining agreement on a new cooperative framework from all countries. The future of cooperation over development and water rights in the basin remains uncertain.