Organized by DESA/DSD, World Bank, Government of the People’s Republic of China, this Symposium will focus on , inter alia, the: strategic importance of hydropower for sustainable development; benefits and concerns regarding existing dams and hydropower facilities; and principles and processes for hydropower development. The Symposium is expected to lead to: a better understanding of the role and potential of hydropower in promoting sustainable development; and a road map consisting of principles, policies, modalities to be applied in hydropower projects, which can assist developing countries in mobilizing technical assistance and support from international organizations and bilateral donors.  

dates: 27-29 October 2004  
location: Beijing, China  
contact: Kui-Nang Mak, Chief, Energy & Transport Branch, UN DSD/DESA  
phone: 1-212-963-8797  
fax: 1-212-963-4340  
e-mail: makk@un.org  
www: http://unhsd.icold-cigb.org.cn/english.html