The final report in print - 'Dams and Development - A new framework for decision-making' published by Earthscan - click here for more information  
Released 16 Nov 2000 		 
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This site has been redeveloped as an archive of the World Commission on Dams.

The WCD was an independent, international, multi-stakeholder process which addressed the controversial issues associated with large dams.
It provided a unique opportunity to bring into focus the many assumptions and paradigms that are at the centre of the search to reconcile economic growth, social equity, environmental conservation and political participation in the changing global context.

The Commission completed its work with the launch of its final report and disbanded.


The Dams and Development Project

A two-year follow-on to the process initiated by the Commission began in November 2001.

A project of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Dams and Development Project (DDP) promotes dialogue on improving decision-making, planning and management of dams and their alternatives based on the WCD core values and strategic priorities.

Visit www.unep.org/dams/ for information about follow-up initiatives around the world, reactions to the WCD Report and submissions on good practice.
The entire WCD Knowledge Base and Final Report are available on the CD-Rom
Access the global studies, reviews and submissions prepared for the Commission. The entire WCD Knowledge Base and Final Report are available on the CD-Rom.
WCD Chair Kader Asmal, with guests and fellow commissioners at the London launch of the final report, 16 Nov 2000
Explore the origins and institutional structure of the Commission
 
Check out the press coverage of the Commission and its newsletter briefings

The WCD was supported by 54 organisations, including:

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