Bujagali Dam
Autor: twatkinson • October 29, 2015 • Coursework • 263 Words (2 Pages) • 818 Views
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- On the surface the Bujagali Dam looks like a good financial prospect but considering the majority of Ugandans cannot afford to pay for the electricity it is not likely a good idea. Other financial burdens include the loss of industries like tourism and fishing, and inability to recoup the initial investment. The Bujagali Falls is a spiritual and cultural center for the Basoga; construction of the dam would result in moving spiritual markers and gravesites destroying the area for the people. Environmental experts have also voiced concerns about the dam affecting fish populations and increasing tropical diseases.
- Personally I believe the Bujagali Dam is a bad idea. Without transparency on the part of AES and any guarantee of a financial benefit the project seems like it will cause more problems than anything else.
- NGOs should play a significant role in large infrastructure projects. Invested parties may be easily swayed or optimistic about pushing a project forward; they could also just have ulterior motives all together. Other agencies like NGOs can come in with an unbiased view to make sure regulations are followed and ethical decisions are made.
- As with many other issues regarding ethics I find this to be a grey area. On one hand using leaked documents could be morally wrong and/or illegal but on the other hand it could prevent another party from making unethical or illegal decisions. I think it comes down to a judgement call and would depend on the scenario. If the risk is worth the consequences using leaked documents may be a viable option.
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