The political game of Burma and it´s relations with China suggest otherwise.
Laos and the Nam Theun 2 project fails its human rights obligations
Several thousand affected indigenous people are still waiting for proper and fair compensation after the Nam Theun 2 Dam was built in Laos.
Human rights lessons from the Bujagali dam in Uganda
The Norwegian company Veidekke was investigated by Økokrim for their involvement in the Bujagali dam in Uganda in 2003. Twelve years on there is still a range of human rights issues to be raised concerning the dam and the affected local people.
The Oil Fund’s investments in Coca-Cola
Fivas has launched a new report on Coca-Cola’s water overuse and how the Norwegian Oil Fund’s investments in the company is against the Fund’s strategies for sustainable water management.
Uganda should invest more in alternative energy sources
Uganda has the lowest electricity consumption per capita in the world. Using the enormous potential of alternative green energy sources available in the country could mitigate the low electrification rate.
The Nile basin – Is there any hope of cooperation?
The world’s longest river, the Nile, is a source of contention and cooperation for the 10 countries it runs through. Still the historically most powerful states are refusing the other states control of the water resources.