The development of hydropower in the Mekong River basin can bring great economic opportunities for Laos. However, since this basin is shared with neighbouring countries, cooperation is crucial. Action was taken and the Agreement on the Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin was signed to coordinate the use of these resources for economic development. For Laos, this has been crucial to their success in regards to the MDGs.
La presa de Sheque de EDEGEL (Empresa de generación eléctrica de LIMA S.A.- Grupo ENEL) está generando en la población ubicada aguas abajo ciertas molestias por la descarga de agua.