The first meeting of the Dams and Development Forum convened from 8-9 July 2002 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Over 80 participants were in attendance. The Forum plays a key role in the Dams and Development Project (DDP), which was established after the completion of the World Commission on Dams report. During this session, delegates considered: the role and activities of the DDP; follow-up processes; key challenges; the DDP’s work programme, activities and outputs; and its role and composition. Discussions form the basis for the direction of the DDP over the following year and elaborate on the expected outcomes for the Steering Committee, UNEP and the DDP. For more information visit: http://www.unep-dams.org/ and http://www.unep.org/Documents/Default.asp?DocumentID=256&ArticleID=3093