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sion at discharge points, they should be con-
structed with strong linings and, in general, they
will require civil works for protection at the river
banks, depending on the local conditions. As a
first step, A.I.D., and consultants from NRECA
are assit;ng the mini hydropower program
develop final documents required by that agency,
such as the methodology for prefeasibility and
feasibility studies and in two demonstration pro-
jects at the imp!ementation level, applying the
methodology designed. We oelieve that the
methodology will be applicable to the entire An-
dean Area since the characteristics and pro-
blems are similar. The necessary foundation has
been established for such programs to work in
coordination and, in this respect, both entities
have shown a good spirit of cooperation.