The currently still in its first phase, in which 1 million ha of ii nd is to be created. To date, 27% of the project's first phe ten made operational I270.000 ha], 10% (100.000 ha] is u instruction and 63% 1630.000 ha) is in planning.” Projects and programmes implemented as part of GAP have ncreased salinity of irrigated soils and changes to the ecosy and river flow regimes. The current construction of the llisu I and Hydraulic Power Plant on Ihe Tigris River has elicited sti worldwide condemnation Isee Chap.