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Conference programme: day one
25 October, 2001
Here is the conference programme for day one, Monday 10 December, 2001.

Conference programme: day three
25 October, 2001
Here is the conference programme for day three, Wednesday 12th December, 2001.

Universally unapplicable?
15 October, 2001
Despite sharp criticism and even rejection, the World Commission on Dams remains adamant that Dams and Development shows the way forward for the industry. Carrieann Davies reports from ICOLD’s 69th annual meeting in Dresden, Germany

It didn’t start with Edwards
17 August, 2001
Some believe it started with Edwards dam in 1999 but the reality is it has been happening for decades. Suzanne Pritchard gives an update on dam removal in the US

The German experience
17 August, 2001
Historically, water demand and flood control have helped to accelerate the pace of German dam construction. Peter Rissler, vice chairman of the German National Committee of ICOLD, looks back at the country’s great days of dam building

Blessed by nature
17 August, 2001
When speaking about energy, the Norwegian Energy Minister believes his country has been blessed by nature. Ironically, nature is now playing an influential role in future hydroelectric development, both here and worldwide. Suzanne Pritchard reports

Don't miss Uprating and Refurbishing Hydro Power Plants VIII
04 July, 2001
If you are currently undergoing or considering uprating and refurbishing hydro power plants, then be sure not to miss IWP&DC's next International conference and exhibition.

Shelling out on dam safety
15 June, 2001
At the 165m high Marun dam in Iran, the use of a fuse shell could have ended a six-month leakage crisis. And as a result, the danger of piping, delays in the construction schedule and environmental damages could have been avoided. Kamran Emami and Bijan Karapoor report

A review of Tailings dam failures
15 May, 2001
The history of engineering failures teaches us that we ignore history at our peril. But have tailings dam failures prompted subsequent improvements in design, operation and maintenance?

Ask the experts
15 May, 2001
The Norwegian hydro industry is often regarded as one of the most established in the world; with over 100 years of experience to its credit this is hardly surprising. Suzanne Pritchard spoke with Tore Jørgensen about how such knowledge has been put to good use through the International Centre for Hydropower

From the Editor
15 May, 2001

Dam Safety: the search for innovative tools
16 April, 2001
Dam safety assessments rely on the skill and experience of dam engineers but such expertise is not always easily transferred to new staff or conveyed in written reports. Many old dams have outlived their creators and puzzle those that see them for the first time. Eliane Alves Portela and Joao Bento explain how expert system technology can help avoid this

ANCOLD reveals all
16 April, 2001
The Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme now faces environmental opposition on a daily basis. While historically hydro-dependent Tasmania is set to import thermal power from the mainland. Is this the future for the Australian water power and dam construction industry? Phil Cummins reports

Going back to basics
16 March, 2001
The British Dam Society hosted a meeting recently to discuss the implications of the World Commission on Dams’ final report. There may still be questions about the future of new projects but one thing is clear about existing schemes: effective operation and maintenance will only become more important in the future. Suzanne Pritchard reports

Uprating and Refubishing Hydro Power Plants VIII - call for papers and conference information
09 March, 2001
If you are currently undergoing or considering uprating and refurbishing hydro power plants, then be sure not to miss IWP&DC's next International conference and exhibition.

British Dam Society hosts meeting on WCD report
02 February, 2001

Aswan celebrates 30th anniversary
02 February, 2001

Contaminated lagoon devastates UK river
02 February, 2001

Implications of the World Commission on Dams' final report
17 January, 2001

Testing the waters
15 January, 2001
Since its official launch on 16 November 2000, the dam industry has been coming to terms with the implications of the World Commission on Dams’ final report. IWP&DC asked industry members what they really thought of Dams and Development: A New Framework for Decision-Making



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