Africa: Hydropower must benefit the poor

A report published by WWF, Oxfam and WaterAid reveals that hydropower has the potential to contribute to reducing Africa's energy poverty, but calls for a greater emphasis in energy policies on providing benefits for the poorest people and reducing damage to ecosystems. The report 'Meeting Africa's Energy Needs - the Costs and Benefits of Hydropower' coincided with the start of the African Ministerial Conference on Hydropower and Sustainable Development in South Africa (March 6-9).