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Endesa Chile: Raising the Ralco Dam (A)

By: Kathleen L. McGinn, Paula J. Laschober and Dina Pradel
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:20
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Abstract

Endesa Chile, the largest electricity generation company in Chile, is building a major power plant on the Biobio River in Southern Chile. A historic conflict involving the indigenous people of the Biobio River, the Chilean government, and international conservation groups results. The conflict threatens the completion of the project and the longstanding culture and community of the Penhuenche, the indigenous people of the Upper Biobio.

Keywords

Buildings and Facilities; Energy Generation; Government and Politics; Negotiation; Business and Community Relations; Natural Environment; Conflict and Resolution; Social Issues; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Environmental Sustainability; Energy Industry; Chile

Citation

McGinn, Kathleen L., Paula J. Laschober, and Dina Pradel. "Endesa Chile: Raising the Ralco Dam (A)." Harvard Business School Case 906-014, April 2006. (Revised November 2021.)
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Kathleen L. McGinn

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets
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    Endesa Chile: Raising the Ralco Dam (B)

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    Endesa Chile: Raising the Ralco Dam (Synopsis)

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    Teaching Note for Endesa Chile: Raising the Ralco Dam & Río Curicó: A Six-party Negotiation Exercise

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  • Endesa Chile: Raising the Ralco Dam (B) By: Kathleen L. McGinn, Paula J. Laschober and Dina Pradel
  • Endesa Chile: Raising the Ralco Dam (Synopsis) By: Kathleen L. McGinn
  • Endesa Chile: Raising the Ralco Dam (A) By: Kathleen L. McGinn, Paula J. Laschober and Dina Pradel
  • Teaching Note for Endesa Chile: Raising the Ralco Dam & Río Curicó: A Six-party Negotiation Exercise By: Julian Zlatev, Kathleen McGinn, Katherine Chen and Rachel Drapper
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