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 Website www.earthscan.co.uk