| Cooperative objectives | 1995-2015 | 1975-1995 | ||
| Point | Ranking | Point | Ranking | |
| Hydropower | 87 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
| Joint management | 64 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| Navigation | 44 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Comprehensive development (economic + infrastructure development) | 15 | 4 | 14 | 4 |
| Water quantity/water use | 15 | 4 | 21 | 2 |