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Dams and development: A new framework for decision-making The report of the World Commission on Dams

Corporate author
World Commission on Dams
Date
2000
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-066385)
Publisher | Place of publication
Earthscan Publications | London, UK
ISBN
1-85383-798-9
Pages
404 p.
Document type
Document of international organization
Language
English, Spanish
Field of application
International
Subject
Water, Energy
Keyword
Surface water Renewable energy Freshwater resources management Water supply
Abstract

Contents: 1. Water, development and large dams 2. Technical, financial and economic performance 3. Ecosystems and large dams: environmental performance 4. People and large dams: social performance 5. Options for water and energy resources development 6. Decision-making, planning and insitutions 7. Enhancing human development: Rights, risks and negotiated outcomes 8. Strategic priorities - a new policy framework for the development of water and energy resources 9. Criteria and guidelines - applying the strategic priorities 10. Beyond the Commission - an agenda for change

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