DVB Debate report: "Who benefits when the rivers are dammed?" (English)
- 8 years ago
On this week's episode of DVB Debate, the panel questions just who stands to gain from the damming of Burma's mighty rivers.
Hydropower is the single largest source of energy for Burma's people, accounting for around forty percent of energy used.
But many households remain in the dark, with only one third having access to regular electricity.
More dams will mean more electricity, but just where will it go?
Hydropower is the single largest source of energy for Burma's people, accounting for around forty percent of energy used.
But many households remain in the dark, with only one third having access to regular electricity.
More dams will mean more electricity, but just where will it go?