Anthropogenic Rivers: The Production of Uncertainty in Lao Hydropower

Explores the production of uncertainty in the context of hydropower development in Laos.Examines the role of different actors, including the Lao government, international donors, and local communities, in shaping this uncertainty.Analyzes the ways in which uncertainty is used to justify particular development decisions and outcomes.Argues that uncertainty is not simply an obstacle to development, but can also be a source of opportunity and innovation.Offers recommendations for how to better manage uncertainty in the context of hydropower development.