"Dams have long been viewed as "engines" of economic progress -- centerpieces of efforts to develop modern industrial economies. They are also among the largest single investments in development infrastructure, and are among the largest structures ever built by humans. Since the late 1940s the number of large dams world-wide has grown enormously; on every continent they provide electricity, water or flood control..."

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This presentation, hosted by IDSNet, is our first multi-dimensional review of a topical subject in International Development Studies. Ongoing in nature, contributions to this subject or the exploration and presentation of other subjects is welcome. Please contact IDSNet if you wish to contribute and have IDSNet host your research online.


Original Text by:

Prof. Stephen Bocking

Assistant Professor

Trent University

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada


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Ian Davis

IDSNet Coordinator

Initial IDSNet Web Publication of "Dams & Development": October 16, 1998 Most Recent Update: October 16, 1998

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