Local/Global Encounters

Development (2008) 51, 108–113. doi:10.1057/palgrave.development.1100446

A Vietnamese/Cambodian Transboundary Dialogue: Impacts of dams on the Se San River

Ame Trandem

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Abstract

Ame Trandem presents some of the struggles and achievements downstream communities of the Se San River in Cambodia have had in promoting dialogue with dam builders upstream in Vietnam in effort to alleviate hydropower impact and have a seat at the decision-making table. Through network building, advocacy and dialogue engagement, the network is demonstrating the need for a more comprehensive and participatory dialogue process in water governance.

Keywords:

stakeholder participation, water governance, civil society, Mekong