41924-014: NAM NGIEP 1 HYDROPOWER PROJECT

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Description

As one of the first large export hydropower projects in Lao PDR, the Project will contribute to Lao PDR s economic growth and foreign exchange position, and is an important component of the Government of Lao PDR s poverty-reduction strategy. For Thailand, the Project supports sustainable development through the provision of stable, low-cost power and energy diversification.... Read More

Country Lao People's Democratic Republic
Borrower/Equity Investment Name Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company Limited (NN1PC)
Project Number 41924-014
Project Type or Modality of Assistance
Financing Private sector (Nonsovereign)
Status Proposed
Geographical Location Vientiane and Bolikhamxay, Lao PDR
Sector / Subsector Classification Energy
/ Large Hydropower
Thematic Classification Economic growth
Private sector development
Regional cooperation and integration
Safeguard Categories Environment: A
Resettlement: A
Indigenous People: A

 

 

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Responsible ADB Officer
Kurumi Fukaya
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Responsible ADB Department
Private Sector Operations Department

Responsible ADB Divisions
Infrastructure Finance Division 2

PDS Creation Date
24 Jan 2012

Last PDS Update
24 Jan 2012

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