River at Risk: The Mekong and the Water Politics of China and Southeast Asia

River at Risk: The Mekong and the Water Politics of China and Southeast Asia
ISBN-10
1921004029
ISBN-13
9781921004025
Category
Business & Economics / General
Pages
56
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Lowy Institute for International Policy
Author
Milton E. Osborne

Description

This Paper delves into the conflict in the Mekong between countries' desire for hydroelectric power to satisfy soaring demand and the Mekong's fragile ecosystem and role as a primary food source. Over 70 million people depend directly on the river for their livelihood. Effective regional governance of the Mekong is needed but is not forthcoming.

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