The community benefits attached to the Nam Theun 2 mega-dam were doomed from the start, experts who have researched the project told Devex.
Category: Laos
Government presses for progress in dam collapse enquiry
While the inspections are taking place, the government has ordered the suspension of the consideration of new proposals to survey and invest in hydropower projects.
Laos’ textile traditions being kept alive at Luang Prabang crafts centre – and it’s empowering women along the way
Started with five weavers–now supports 500 artisans across the country.
New Laos land law could block customary rights, women’s titles: analysts
May bring greater transparency in land management, but it could also curb ownership by women, as well as the customary rights of rural and indigenous people.
Water Experts Question World Bank’s Role in Laos Dam
World Bank’s promotion of a major dam in Laos has fueled the country’s development of shoddy hydropower projects with catastrophic consequences.
New questions asked about Laos dam toll, builder’s role
Civil society groups say govt toll of about 40 is not credible, that 800 or more people could have died in July.
Laos-China catalyse science, technology cooperation on one belt, one road
Science and technology representatives from Laos and Guangxi of China met in Vientiane to discuss the strengthening of cooperation networks aiming to develop the sector between both nations.
Lao Villagers Denied Payment for Land by Vietnamese Firm
Under a profit-sharing arrangement, villagers are being refused compensation by the foreign-owned firm, which says the land belongs to the state.
Multimillion-dollar assistance for dam collapse victims
Developers of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Hydropower project have extended a multimillion dollar aid to the victims of the dam collapse for relief and recovery operations in Sanamxay.