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In the continent of Africa, the word development attracts a lot attention. Why? Because the African nations are in a hurry to develop, looking to be where other developed nations are now. On the road to development are a lot of choices – whether to engage in land reform, privatization, globalization, and regional cooperation, among others. However, one element that has been defined as crucial is energy infrastructure, often achieved through hydroelectric development. Generating reliable and large sources of power often provides the means to secure other goals.
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Akiiki, R.K. (2011). Not All Dams in Africa Are Developmental: Advocacy Perspectives from the African Rivers Network. In: Johnston, B., Hiwasaki, L., Klaver, I., Ramos Castillo, A., Strang, V. (eds) Water, Cultural Diversity, and Global Environmental Change. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-1774-9_24
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