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

What's Inside:

• Climate Change: A concerted international effort is urgently needed to ensure that Africa does not slip into climate-induced chaos.
• 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.
• China: Africa's new best friend is building dams with serious social and environmental impacts.
  
• Ethiopia: A water storage dilemma – small, medium or large dams? – is being played out in Africa's "water tower."
• World Bank: An internal conflict pits Bank staff advocating "small is beautiful" water solutions for the poor against those pushing for more big dams.
• Zambezi River: Dam re-operation could help restore Kafue Flats.
  Map: A look at Africa's proposed dams, plus an alternative vision for Africa's rivers.
• Dam Legacy: Lack of development for those who sacrificed most for Africa's dams has prompted affected communities and NGOs to fight for justice.
• Renewables: Clean energy makes inroads across the continent.
  
• Micro-Hydro: A first-hand account from Cameroon.
  
• Congo River: An update on the Grand Inga project, Africa's largest dam.
  
• Mozambique: Chinese pledge to support Zambezi dam.