Government Audit Finds Hydropower Aid Doesn't Benefit the Poor

Published on July 9, 2014 13:50 by Kiran Pereira

'No other industrialized country relies on hydropower for its own power generation as much as Norway. Norwegian companies build hydropower dams around the world, including controversial projects like theTheun Hinboun Damin Laos. Norwegian development aid actively supports the interests of the hydropower sector. Norway is also promoting hydropower in international organizations and diplomatic initiatives.'