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Compiled features on recent developments in regional cooperation and integration in the SASEC region.

Year:
January 2017

Commentary: Hydro-powering Regional Development in India and Nepal

Transboundary rivers between India and Nepal have huge hydropower and irrigation potential. Developing these rivers can become an engine for regional development, alleviating poverty for millions of people within a reasonable timeframe. With improved relations between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, formulating and implementing sustainable plans to manage these rivers presents a significant win-win opportunity for the subregion.

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Tags: India, Nepal, Hydropower, Kosi River, Sustainability, Poverty Reduction