(June 13, 2000) We see the disasters caused by ADB funding and loan conditions that cause severe impacts on poor people, farmers, labourers, and the resources of the country.
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China’s Three Gorges raises questions for future dams
‘There are better methods of electricity production being locked out in order to protect a bigger project like the Three Gorges,’ says Probe International’s Patricia Adams.
Highlands hearing may land multinationals in hot water
(June 12, 2000) Today a landmark case gets under way in Maseru with the potential to embarrass some the world`s largest construction companies.
Bigger fish in the dock in Lesotho trial
(June 11, 2000) The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) R25-million corruption trial restarts in Maseru next week.
Huge Viet dam devastates Se San valley and its people
(June 10, 2000) EARLIER this year the first reports began to emerge from Ratanakkiri that problems had developed with the Se San river, and that the source of these problems was upstream at Vietnam’s new Yali Falls dam.
Pak Mool cost more than it’s worth
(June 9, 2000) EARLIER this year, the World Commission on Dams (WCD) published its performance review of Thailand’s most controversial hydro scheme, the World Bank-financed Pak Mool dam, confirming what observers have long suspected: The project is an economic failure and a growing financial liability to Thailand’s electricity ratepayers.
Nujiang Prefecture to speed up small hydro development
(June 9, 2000) Officials in Nujiang prefecture have signed contracts for 59 small hydropower stations to be built on tributaries of the Nu (Salween) and Lancang (Mekong) rivers, Yunnan Daily reports.
Occupation seen as peaceful protest
(June 9, 2000) An advocate of non-violence yesterday defended the occupation of the Pak Mool dam power plant by villagers as a peaceful protest.
Pak Mool cost more than it’s worth
(June 9, 2000) EARLIER this year, the World Commission on Dams (WCD) published its performance review of Thailand’s most controversial hydro scheme, the World Bank-financed Pak Mool dam, confirming what observers have long suspected: The project is an economic failure and a growing financial liability to Thailand’s electricity ratepayers.
China begins check on right bank dam of Three Gorges Project
An inspection that is expected to last until May 23 will determine whether the right side of the Three Gorges dam is strong enough to hold water.
Canada ratifies Inter-American Convention Against Corruption
(June 6, 2000) Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced that Canada has ratified the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption. Announcement made at the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly
GMS to sign Yunnan pact
(June 6, 2000) GMS Power will sign an agreement with China’s Yunnan electricity bureau for a hydro-electric project worth US$2 billion.
Letters to the Editor: Beatty rallies to EDC’s aid
(June 6, 2000) The President & CEO of the Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada defends the EDC.
In defence of the EDC
(June 6, 2000) Patrick J. Lavelle, chairman of the board of the Export Development Corporation, responds to Patricia Adams.
Letters to the Editor: Brown-Graham rallies to EDC’s aid
(June 6, 2000) I have to admit that I enjoyed reading some of Patricia Adams’ clever quips But I’m puzzled: As a taxpayer, what exactly is it that I should be concerned about? That my taxes have been used to help support Canadian success?
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