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Dams and Development E-Paper Contents

p. 51 of 74 BACK | NEXT Home Page of Dams and Development Foreword I. Why an e-paper on dams and development? II. Assessing options III. Participatory processes IV. Social impacts V. Environmental impacts VI. Benefit distribution VII. Dam safety and sustainability VIII. Existing projects Enhancing performance Addressing social and environmental problems What do ADB Policies say IX. Improving governance X. What other organizations say XI. ADB, Dams, and Development XII. References Contact Us

Addressing outstanding social and environmental problems

There is a growing recognition that many large dam projects have had unanticipated social and environmental impacts and preparedness to address the consequences. A number of examples exist where governments and financing agencies have initiated programs to resolve the problems of the past. These may be focused on individual or community-based programs.

The World Commission on Dams also considered that resolving past problems was a key factor in demonstrating that lessons had been learned and incorporated into planning processes and implementation.

For further information see:

• Addressing outstanding issues - World Commission on Dams
• Examples of reparation programs

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