Strategic Investment for Paraguay's Sustainable Development
Paraguay faces an important inflection point in 2023. On the one hand, both internal and external factors are highly favorable to growth and development. On the other hand, challenges remain. In 2023, important parts of the ITAIPU Treaty (1973 Brazil-Paraguay) which govern the energy resources of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam are up for renegotiation. ... Continue Reading →
We had the opportunity to present the findings of our Duke University "Itaipú Post 2023" research to the Paraguayan Congress and the Commission on Binational Hydroelectric Entities responsible for strategizing the use of Paraguay's massive hydroelectric resources. Listen here: Spanish w/English subtitles.
Itaipú hydroelectricity once again has the potential to be a game-changer in Paraguay. Presenting models for what Paraguay could do in order to leverage Itaipú Dam for growth that is ecologically and economically sustainable, politically viable, equitable, and inclusive.
Itaipú Post-2023 