Niger Basin Authority

[2] The Niger Basin Authority defines its purpose as the promotion of cooperation among member countries to ensure integrated development of resources.

The organisation originally defined its mission as the cooperative management of water resources, most notably, but not limited to, the Niger River.

While not the original focus of the NBA, environmental protection from the threats of desertification, deforestation and pollution of the rivers by agriculture and industry have become a major theme of their work.

[1] The 8th "Summit of the Niger Basin Authority Heads of State and Government" took place in Niamey in April 2008, and agreed on the implementation of several documents.

The NBA participates in cooperative projects with organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund, Wetlands International, Ramsar and foreign donor governments.