Another Mekong River dam in Laos begins review process — Radio Free Asia

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The map shows existing and planned hydropower dams along the Mekong River in Laos. Credit: RFA graphic

Lao officials will soon submit plans for the Phou Ngoy Dam and hydropower plant to the Mekong River Commission for review, but villagers whose livelihoods would be hurt by the construction worry they will be left out of the process. “We can’t tell you what day or when exactly we’re going to do that,” said

As Lao dam plans progress, farmers worry about compensation for lost land — Radio Free Asia

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A map shows the location of the impending Pak Beng Dam on the Mekong River in northern Laos' Oudomxay province. Credit: Mekong River Commission

Chinese developers are preparing to begin work on two major hydropower dams to be built on the Mekong River in Laos, projects government officials hope will bring the impoverished country closer to its goal of become the battery of Southeast Asia. But compensation and relocation packages for villagers affected by the massive infrastructure projects are

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