The Ministry of Water and Energy of Ethiopia is a federal organization established to undertake the management of water resources, water supply and sanitation, large and medium scale irrigation, electricity and natural and manmade energy resources. The Ministry is a regulatory body which involves the planning, development and management of resources, preparation and implementation of guidelines, strategies, polices programs, and sectoral laws and regulations. It also, conducts study and research activities, provides technical support to regional water and energy bureaus. Regarding trans-boundary water resources and regional developments pertinent to the sector, it engages in the negotiation and the signing of international agreements.