The role of water and energy schemes in easing Africa’s food and energy crisis

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  • Vol. 15 - Issue 6, 2008

The author discusses the vital role which dams and hydro schemes can play in alleviating food, water and energy shortages in Africa. Details are given of current trends in water resources development in the region, with reference to some of the major schemes now moving ahead. The particular value of multipurpose schemes is stressed.

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