Nam Theun 2 Trip Report and Project Update - BankTrack

International Rivers NetworkTABLE OF CONTENTSExecutive Summary ..................................................................................................2Introduction..............................................................................................................8Xe Bang Fai Downstream Program ......................................................................11Biomass Clearance and Water Quality..................................................................17Project Lands Compensation ................................................................................19Nakai Plateau Resettlement ..................................................................................23Conclusion ..............................................................................................................29Endnotes ................................................................................................................30Appendix 1: Trip Itinerary......................................................................................32Appendix 2: Violations of the Concession Agreement,World Bank and ADB Policies ..........................................................33AbbreviationsADBEAMPGoLIRNMAFNGOAsian Development BankEnvironmental Assessment andManagement PlanGovernment of LaosInternational Rivers NetworkMinistry of Agriculture and ForestryNon-governmental organizationNT2 Nam Theun 2NTPC Nam Theun 2 Power CompanyPoE Panel of ExpertsRAP Resettlement Action PlanRMU Resettlement Management UnitSDP Social Development PlanVFA Village Forestry Association1