期刊名称：The Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (JSDA)
电子版ISSN：1520-5509
出版年度：2012
卷号：14
期号：4
出版社：Institute of Sustainable Development in Africa
摘要：The construction of dams results in widespread socio-economic impacts on communities. The results from the study show that Siya Dam has both positive and negative socio-economic impacts in the Mazungunye area. The impacts tend to be selective both spatially and socially. The study noted that the dam can be used for irrigation making agriculture viable in the face of climate change. Fish resources from the dam can also be used to augment dietary protein requirements thereby improving community health and contributing to the achievement of Millennium Development Goals. Further, the benefits of Siya Dam can be enhanced by using its water resources for the development of a mini hydro-electric power plant project that would augment the national power grid and contribute to clean energy production. It is hoped the study will contribute to the sustainable development and utilization of water resources provided by the dam.
