The literature review on Water Development in Somali region of Ethiopia was carried out as part of a process to develop the Best Practices Guidelines for Water Development in Somali region, Ethiopia. Somali region, a predominantly pastoral area, is prone to recurrent drought cycles which cause untold suffering to Pastoralists assets and human life. The Best Practice Guidelines was developed by the regional government in order to synchronize water development activities with pastoral lifestyle. In an environment where everyone may be tempted to think that availing permanent water sources...