(September 15, 2003) Electricity Generating PCL , a key Thai investor in Laos’ $1.1 billion hydropower project, will talk to the China Development Bank about helping fund the scheme and taking a stake in it.
No conflict of interest in Iraq contract, says Belka
(September 12, 2003) The chair of an international donors’ conference to rebuild Iraq said there was no conflict of interest between his role and his position with a Polish bank, part of a winning tender to establish the Trade Bank of Iraq.
WB ED for Ukraine, Netherlands responds re Vietnam’s reckless dam operations (PDF format)
(September 11, 2003) The World Bank position regarding damages caused by Se San River Hydro Development.
Norway’s Statkraft says Laos group eyes EdF stake
(September 10, 2003) OSLO, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Norway’s state-owned power company Statkraft confirmed on Wednesday that a Laotian partnership in which it has a one-fifth stake is eyeing assets held by Electricite de France [EDF.UL] in a big Laos hydropower project.
Nam Theun 2 draws interest from overseas
(September 10, 2003) Power producers from Norway and Japan are reportedly interested in taking the place of state-owned Electricite{AAC} de France (EDF) in the US$1.2-billion Nam Theun 2 hydropower project in Laos.
Statement on Bujagali – Government/World Bank closed meetings
(September 9, 2003) In the weeks since AES pulled out of the Bujagali Dam project, there has been much confusion over what will happen next, and the long-term implications for the Ugandan energy sector.
Experts urge action on dam problems that put lives at risk
Leading hydrologist Lu Qinkan has submitted a third petition to top authorities in Beijing, endorsed by 42 other Chinese experts, raising the alarm about three potentially disastrous problems related to the Three Gorges dam.
Keep the reservoir level at 156 metres
In a third petition to top Chinese authorities, a leading hydrologist issues an urgent appeal for the design and construction of the Three Gorges project to be re-examined.
Experts urge action on dam problems that put lives at risk
Leading Chinese hydrologist Lu Qinkan has written a third petition to top authorities in Beijing, raising the alarm about three potentially disastrous problems related to the Three Gorges dam.
Prosecuting bribery in Lesotho
(September 5, 2003) "Lesotho is committed to completing these prosecutions, primarily in order to eradicate corruption in Lesotho. But also to set an example for other countries." – L. F. Maema, KC, the Attorney General of Lesotho.
Lesotho gets serious about corruption
(September 4, 2003) The Lesotho government has taken another step to show the world that it will continue to fight corruption after the bribery scandal involving millions of rand over the construction of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
African adventure
(September 2, 2003) Multinational corporations have often viewed bribery as a distasteful but necessary part of doing business in certain countries – particularly underdeveloped ones.
Xiaolangdi Power Generating Units Facing Shutdown Amid Sedimentation
(September 2, 2003) Because of rising floodwaters and sediment buildup in the Xiaolangdi Dam reservoir, the hydropower station is now facing shutdown.
Experts warn China’s water supply may well run dry
(September 1, 2003) ‘Big engineering projects only make matters worse, causing us to reach the limits of our water resources. It is time to review our water strategy,’ says environmental consultant and author Ma Jun.
AfDB cancels projects in Nigeria over corruption
(September 1, 2003) Overwhelmed by complaints of failed water projects due to official corruption, the African Development Bank (ADB) has announced the cancellation of 80 per cent of its projects in the country.
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