Tag "hydropower"
Natural resources and energy
Sub-Saharan Africa
The Grand Inga Dam: Solution to Africa’s “energy apartheid?”
A look at one of the most ambitious megaprojects in the modern era which could unlock Africa’s potential and uplift millions out of energy poverty. Megaprojects in emerging markets have
Natural resources and energy
Sub-Saharan Africa
Côte d’Ivoire needs natural gas to satisfy electricity demand
As electricity demand is projected to expand beyond Côte d’Ivoire’s existing supply of power generation sources, the country depends on future discoveries of natural gas to meet its domestic growth
Security
South and Central Asia
Russia Prepares for NATO Withdrawal from Afghanistan
While most NATO troops are expected to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014, Russia worries about the subsequent consequences for the stability of the region. According to NATO officials,