Sustainable development? dam construction and the marginalization of civil society. Case of Sondu Miriu.
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2010-11-17
Authors
Moreri, Keletso
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Abstract
The impact of dam construction can have devastating results on the livelihoods of
communities dependent on the river. Consequently, not everyone may be supportive of the
project. As the poor and marginalised rely on civil society due to lack of political and
economical influence, civil associations have become a sight of democracy and a promise of
sound sustainable development.
Thus, if civil society is weak which is often the case in sub-Saharan Africa, the needs of the
most neglected peoples may be neglected in development projects.
By looking at the proceedings between of civil society, the political elite and other
international agencies, attitudes around fair and sustainable development is revealed through
dam construction stages.