World Rivers Review, Vol. 21, No. 1/2 - February/April 2006

What's Inside:

East Africa: Dams are draining Africa's Lake Victoria. Page 1

Commentary: It's technically possible, affordable and achievable to bring safe water to all who need it, but to get there we need a revolution water management. Page 2

WCD: A report on an International Rivers-sponsored conference to discuss the World Commission on Dams' fifth anniversary. Page 3

Cameroon: Trying to get public access to an EIA for a proposed dam takes patience. Page 4

Sudan: An independent analysis of environmental studies for Africa’s largest hydropower project reveals serious environmental impacts, and inadequate analysis by the project managers.
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Voices from the Frontline: Asian activists speak out. Page 6

Book Excerpt: A geologist explains the consequences of reshaping rivers. Page 8

Laos: Talking with the forgotten people of the Boloven Plateau, who were displaced by the Houay Ho Dam. Page 10

News Briefs and Reviews: Page 12

NGO Profile: "Living Lakes" brings together lake protectors from around the globe. Page 15