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Mekong Power Grid Articles
Mekong Power Grid
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IRN Analysis and Recommendations for the ADB’s Regional Energy Sector Strategy for the Mekong Region (PDF) The ADB is conducting a study designed to develop a regional energy sector strategy for the Mekong Region. IRN’s analysis identifies several limitations in the design of the study including fundamental shortcomings with the proposed participatory processes, and calls on the ADB to support civil societies call for a Comprehensive Energy Options Assessment for the Mekong Region. Read the ADB’s reply (PDF).
ADB Urged to Organize Comprehensive Energy Options Assessment for the Mekong Region Thirty NGOs – mostly from the Mekong region – have written to the Asian Development Bank urging the Bank to work with regional governments, donors and civil society to undertake a participatory assessment of the region’s energy needs – and the best options for meeting these needs – in line with World Commission on Dams’ recommendations, January 10, 2006
A Gamble That Leaves Us Holding the Bill Opinion piece by Dr. Chris Greacen that outlines why the Mekong Power Grid is risky for electricity consumers in the region, Bangkok Post, June 30, 2005.
