Wednesday, 14 September 2011 12:11 Myo Thant
Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – The Upper House of the Burmese Parliament on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion “urging the government to form a Myanmar National Committee on Large Dams (MNCOLD) and to the join the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).”
The committee should include Burmese construction engineers, geologists, conservationists and earthquake experts, the motion said.
Four MPs discussed the motion put forward by former Electrical Power Deputy Minister and Union Solidarity and Development Party MP Myo Myint. Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Khin Zaw also discussed and supported the motion.
Khin Zaw said that Burma tried to join ICOLD under the former junta, but problems prevented it joining, according to MPs. Khin Zaw did not mention the year that Burma tried to join ICOLD or the nature of the problems.
MPs said that even after the motion’s approval by the Upper House, it is not clear the central government will implement the motion or if MNCOLD would be formed.
ICOLD is a French-based international NGO that comprises more than 90 member countries. It offers access to construction experts, geologists, conservationists and meteorologists. Founded in 1982, it leads the profession in ensuring that dams are built safely, efficiently, economically and without detrimental effects on the environment in its member countries, according to its website.
Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – The Upper House of the Burmese Parliament on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion “urging the government to form a Myanmar National Committee on Large Dams (MNCOLD) and to the join the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).”
The committee should include Burmese construction engineers, geologists, conservationists and earthquake experts, the motion said.
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| The Burmese Parliament meets in Naypyitaw, the capital. Photo: Mizzima |
Four MPs discussed the motion put forward by former Electrical Power Deputy Minister and Union Solidarity and Development Party MP Myo Myint. Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Khin Zaw also discussed and supported the motion.
Khin Zaw said that Burma tried to join ICOLD under the former junta, but problems prevented it joining, according to MPs. Khin Zaw did not mention the year that Burma tried to join ICOLD or the nature of the problems.
MPs said that even after the motion’s approval by the Upper House, it is not clear the central government will implement the motion or if MNCOLD would be formed.
ICOLD is a French-based international NGO that comprises more than 90 member countries. It offers access to construction experts, geologists, conservationists and meteorologists. Founded in 1982, it leads the profession in ensuring that dams are built safely, efficiently, economically and without detrimental effects on the environment in its member countries, according to its website.
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