Report on third riparian information-sharing and consultation meetings on the assessment studies of the Rogun Hydropower Project : January 18 - March 4, 2013 (World Bank Regional Office, Almaty, Kazakhstan) (Anglais)

On February 11 and 12, 2013, the World Bank facilitated the third information-sharing and consultation meetings on the techno-economic and environmental and social assessment studies for the Rogun Hydropower Project (HPP) at its regional offices in Almaty... Voir la suite On February 11 and 12, 2013, the World Bank facilitated the third information-sharing and consultation meetings on the techno-economic and environmental and social assessment studies for the Rogun Hydropower Project (HPP) at its regional offices in Almaty, Kazakhstan. These meetings are the latest in a series held at key milestones in the assessment process, including meetings on the draft terms of reference held in 2008-2009, the first riparian information-sharing and consultations held in May 2011 on the consultants inception reports, and the second riparian information-sharing and consultations held in November 2012 on the Environment and Social Assessment (ESIA) screening report and interim reports of the Techno-Economic Assessment Study (TEAS). Subsequent meetings will be scheduled for the completion of the full draft reports. Sections two, three, and four of this report provide brief descriptions of these main issues discussed and the questions rose. Section five contains the Panel of Experts (PoE) recommendations to the Government of Tajikistan, integrating the opinions of, and discussions with, stakeholders. Section six summarizes main results and outlines next steps. Annex A provides the agenda of the meetings, and a more detailed matrix of questions and responses is provided in annex B. A transcript of the discussions on February 12 is available on the Bank’s website (www.worldbank.org/eca/rogun).  Réduire