[20030422]RS21501_世界银行：布贾加利水电项目.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21501April 22, 2003World Bank: Bujagali Hydropower ProjectJonathan E. SanfordSpecialist in International Political EconomyForeign Affairs, Defense and Trade DivisionSummaryIn 2001, the World Bank approved and then postponed assistance for a dam atBujagali, Uganda. Allegations of corruption have arisen. Some misbehavior seems tohave occurred but not reportedly in connection with the Bujagali project itself. The U.S.Department of Justice is considering the case. This report will be updated as needed.In 2001, the World Bank executive board considered a proposal that its subsidiaries,the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and International Development Association(IDA) help finance construction of a hydropower project at Bujagali, Uganda. TheBujagali project has engendered considerable controversy. This report discusses the issueof corruption. It does not discuss other issues, such as the environment or pricing.Basic InformationThe Bujagali project involves construction of a dam and 200 megawatt (MW) powerplant on the Victoria Nile. AES Corporation of Virginia, the