Chinese Hydropower Development in Africa and Asia
Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Global Dam-Building
Frauke Urban editor Giuseppina Siciliano editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:31st Aug '17
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This insightful book examines the socio-economic and governance aspects of Chinese dam projects in low and middle-income countries, particularly in Asia and Africa.
This book delves into the governance and socio-economic implications surrounding the development of Chinese dams in low and middle-income countries across Asia and Africa. It raises critical questions about how these large infrastructure projects can foster sustainable development within the recipient nations. By examining the role of Chinese investment in hydropower, the book offers insights that will resonate with researchers in various fields, including development, environment, politics, and economics.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in both Chinese overseas investment and hydropower projects, with Chinese entities taking on diverse roles as financiers, developers, builders, and subcontractors. The book highlights the significance of these roles and their impact on local economies and governance structures. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the political and economic dimensions of Chinese involvement in hydropower development, providing a well-rounded perspective on the subject.
Chinese Hydropower Development in Africa and Asia not only discusses general aspects of this involvement but also includes selected case studies of major dams constructed and financed by Chinese actors. Through these case studies, the book offers recommendations aimed at enhancing the planning, implementation, and governance of large dams, ultimately contributing to sustainable global dam-building practices. This volume serves as an essential resource for academics, researchers, and scholars in the fields of Development, Environmental Studies, Politics, and Economics.
"Large hydropower dams are experiencing a global revival in the attempt to mitigate climate change and reduce energy poverty. This development is spearheaded by Chinese dam-builders and financiers. The book edited by Siciliano and Urban is therefore very timely and addresses the role of Chinese dam-builders in Asia and Africa in a nuanced manner, drawing on a wide range of in-depth research. It is important reading for everyone who is interested in China's role in Asia and Africa." – Khalid Nadvi - Professor of International Development, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester
"This book represents a valuable contribution to enhancing the empirical knowledge of Chinese large dams’ development in Africa and Asia by providing a holistic analysis of the local environmental and socioeconomic implications from a detailed case study analysis. The content of the book is of global importance and highly timely due to the global resurgent interest on hydropower development especially in energy poor countries in Africa and Asia". – Johan Nordensvard - Lecturer in Social Policy, University of Southampton.
"Chinese Hydropower Development in Africa and Asiaconvincingly illustrates a wide range of approaches that can be used for the analysis of the multifaceted implications of hydropower investments in the global South, including political ecology and the water-energy-food nexus and identifies best practices to improve the planning, implementation and governance of large dams for sustainable global dam-building. It presents therefore an important reading for both students and professionals working on the interface between environment and development." – Maria Cristina Rulli, Associate Professor in Hydrology and Water Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
ISBN: 9781138217546
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Weight: 408g
190 pages