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World Rivers Review, Vol. 21, No. 4 – August 2006: Focus on Africa

August 1, 2006

What's Inside:

Climate Change: A concerted international effort is urgently needed to ensure that Africa does not slip into climate-induced chaos. Page 1

Commentary: Decisions taken now on Africa's water and energy infrastructure will set the stage for the next 50 years. We'd better get it right. Page 2

China: Africa's new best friend is building dams with serious social and environmental impacts. Page 3

Ethiopia:
A water storage dilemma – small, medium or large dams? – is being played out in Africa's "water tower." Page 4

World Bank: An internal conflict pits Bank staff advocating "small is beautiful" water solutions for the poor against those pushing for more big dams. Page 6

Zambezi River: Dam re-operation could help restore Kafue Flats. Page 7

Map: A look at Africa's proposed dams, plus an alternative vision for Africa's rivers. Page 8

Dam Legacy: Lack of development for those who sacrificed most for Africa's dams has prompted affected communities and NGOs to fight for justice. Page 10

Renewables: Clean energy makes inroads across the continent. Page 12

Micro-Hydro: A first-hand account from Cameroon. Page 13

Congo River: An update on the Grand Inga project, Africa's largest dam. Page 14

Mozambique: Chinese pledge to support Zambezi dam. Page 16

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