Beschreibung:
Through the study of Nepal, shows a successful alternative to dominant energy infrastructure development paradigms typically imposed on developing countries.
Preface; 1. A corporate vision: Business as development philosophy; 2. Butwal Technical Institute, Tinau, and the origins of the Butwal Power Company; 3. Andhi Khola; 4. Jhimruk; 5. The 'Great Upheaval': Khimti and the limits of the Hoftun hydropower vision; 6. Melamchi and the rush to privatization; 7. Privatization, the long haul; 8. The new BPC: Cultures in conflict; 9. Conclusion: From seed, to plant, to seed; Bibliography, Index.