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February 7, 2007

Overview of Chinese Dam Building in Africa

By Lori Pottinger

Director, Africa Program

International Rivers Network

Introduction

Chinese corporations, financial institutions, and the Chinese government have shown an increasing interest in large dam projects in Africa. Civil society and dam-affected peoples’ movements are concerned that China’s own poor record on protecting human rights and the environment could mean trouble for African rivers now targeted for Chinese-built large dams.

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Posted by pichu at February 7, 2007 1:57 PM