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Official Position by Himba on Epupa Dam

An official submissions to the Namibian government on behalf of the Traditional Leadership of the Kunene Region, in relation to...
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Letter of Protest to NORAD/Norconsult on Their Role in Epupa Dam

This letter was written by the Society for Threatened Peoples and sent to both Norconsult and NORAD, both of Norway...
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Japanese PM Urged to Toughen Standards for Development Super–Agency

NGOs also demand withdrawal from Filipino dam An international appeal was delivered to the Japanese Prime Minister, Mr. Keizo Obuchi,...
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World Bank Dam Evaluation "Seriously Deficient"

NGOs Demand Independent Review and Moratorium on World Bank Support of Large Dams Forty–nine non–governmental organizations (NGOs) from 21 countries...
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Epupa Hydropower Scheme – Public Hearing

The following is a recent statement by the Himba community regarding their opposition to the Epupa Hydro Electric Scheme.  Statement...
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Ilisu Dam Opponents Occupy Brandenburger Gate in Berlin

Environment and Human Rights Activists today occupied the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany For images from the occupation of the...
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Will the Terminator Reduce Poverty?

A Critique of the World Bank’s Progress Report on Infrastructure Introduction In July 2003, the World Bank launched an Infrastructure...
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Civil Society Demands Corruption Out of Inga, Local Benefits In

Johannesburg Declaration of the Civil Society to the International Round Table on the Hydroelectric Development of the Inga Dam Site...
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NGOs Warn of "Environmental Money Laundering"

Six large international banks are currently arranging a $1 billion bond for China Exim Bank, the world’s third largest export...
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What’s Wrong with the World Bank’s Approach to Resettlement?

Lots, Says Longtime Resettlement Expert and Former WCD Commissioner The following is an excerpt from the new book The Future...