NGOs cite flaws in project’s environmental impact assessment and social development plan.
IRN cites information from World Bank Aide Memoire acknowledging the lack of competitive bidding.
Lao government stresses revenue gain from the dam, while civil society representatives raised doubts about benefits to ordinary Laotians.
NGOs call for release of additional documentation and a 60 day delay to ensure a fair and informed process
NTPC has released the first two chapters of the project’s Environmental Assessment and Management Plan.
Prior to its departure, DC-based NGOs met the delegation to stress the need for affected communities have an opportunity to influence the project’s outcome and use of revenue.
The letter includes the findings of an NGO fact-finding mission to the project site conducted in November 2003
In November 2003, representatives from BIC, Environmental Defense, and two European NGOs visited the Nam Theun 2 (NT2) project area.