Mini-Hydropower Development Project

Country, Site Laos, Phongsaly, Gnod Ou
Project Outline The objectives of this project are to promote the usage of renewable energy, thereby contributing in the reduction of greenhouse gas emission, and to advance electrification, especially in rural areas, through the construction of a mini-hydropower plant in Gnod ou District, Phongsaly Province.
Category B
Reason of
Categorization
The project is not considered to be a large-scale hydroelectric power, dam and reservoir sector project, is not located in a sensitive area, and has none of the sensitive characteristics under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Guidelines for Environmental and Social considerations(April 2010), it is not likely to have significant adverse impact on the environment.
Latest Result of
Monitoring
·confirmation letter on Environmental and Social impact (PDF/354KB)
Past Results of
Monitoring
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