Small Hydropower and Community Development in Hilly and Mountaious Regions

: Analysis of the Role in Community , -Case study on Itoshiro District,Gujo City,Gifu Pref.

Abstract

This study is based on Itoshiro district Shirotori town Gujo city Gifu prefecture, Japan. It aims to elaborate the suitable introduction of small hydropower and the role in a community, as well as to examine achievements and tasks of introduction of small hydropower, community development. And an interview survey was carried out personnel from group involved. As a result, it was found out that 1)Groups share common awareness of the issues and goal,2)By careful attention to use agricultural water 3)Using the power for community and spreading to the community development through the introduction of small hydropower.