f. Conservation, protection, development and economy of use
of the water resources and the costs of measures taken to
that effect;
g. The availability of alternatives, of comparable value, to
a particular planned or existing use;
h. The contribution of each Basin State to the waters
of the Nile River system;
i. The extent and proportion of the drainage area in
the territory of each Basin State.
3. In the application of paragraphs 1 and 2 above, the
Nile Basin States concerned shall, when the need
arises, enter into consultations in a spirit of cooperation.
4. The weight to be given to each factor is to be determined
by its importance in comparison with that of other relevant
factors. In determining what is a reasonable and
equitable use, all relevant factors are to be considered
together and a conclusion reached on the basis of the
whole.
5. Nile Basin States shall, in their respective territories,
according to their national laws and regulations, keep the
status of their water utilization under review in light of
substantial changes in relevant factors and
circumstances.
6. Nile Basin States shall observe the rules and procedures
established by the Nile River Basin Commission for the
effective implementation of equitable and reasonable
utilization.