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Languages : en
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Rural Transport in Developing Countries: a Synopsis of Findings and a Framework for Studies
Author: Rural Transport in Developing Countries
Author: Claus HeidemannRural Transport in Developing Countries
Author: Claus HeidemannRural Transport in Developing Countries
Author: Claus HeidemannRural Transport In Developing Countries
Author: I. BarwellPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000310515
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
For more than three decades investment in the transport sector has been a priority for developing country governments. With a few exceptions, roads have accounted for the major part of these investments. The explicit, and often articulated, assumption upon which the decision to allocate such large sums of money to road transport has been made is that road transport and development are inextricably linked. The implicit, and rarely articulated assumption is that the provision of suitable roads will lead to the operation of an adequate level of road transport services. If roads do not actually produce economic development, it has been argued, they certainly play a major role. This belief in the ben-eficial effects of roads is not wholly unsubstantiated. Clearly the provision of some form of access is vital for the development of the rural economy. Nevertheless, the studies carried out over the last 10-15 years on the impact of highway investment have sounded a cautionary note. George W. Wilson, writing in the concluding chapter of the Brookings Institution studies on transport and development, suggested that* 'A much more sceptical attitude towards transport appears essential and far more attention needs to be devoted to the set of circumstances surrounding expansion of transport capacity'. 1 The suggestion of a more restrained attitude reflected a growing concern that transport, and in particular roads, was only one factor amongst a large number that needed to be integrated for effective development. The concern to see road transport in a wider context partly explains the move towards the evaluation of the social, as well as strictly economic, benefits of road construction.
Rural Roads And Poverty Alleviation
Author: John HowePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000310477
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
This book analyses the use of rural road networks and the causes and effects of road programmes in the areas of personal travel, education, health and poverty alleviation. It discusses the criteria which are being used for rural road selection and their impact in Egypt, India, Botswana and Thailand.
Roads are Not Enough
Author: Jonathan DawsonPublisher: Intermediate Technology
ISBN: 9781853391910
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
This book traces the evolution of transport theory and policy and the new 'needs led' approach, with examples from recent studies. The authors suggest areas of intervention to reduce the transport burden on the rural poor.
Improving Rural Mobility
Author: Paul StarkeyPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821351857
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Many inhabitants of rural areas in developing countries lack adequate and affordable access to transport infrastructure services, and this lack of transport opportunities constrains economic and social development. This report looks at the role of rural transport in reducing poverty and considers a range of issues affecting rural mobility including costs, stakeholders involved, population densities and competing services. It examines policies for promoting rural mobility including financial and regulatory considerations.
Rural Transport and Planning
Author: David BanisterPublisher: Burns & Oates
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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Road Planning for Rural Development in Developing Countries
Author: J. L. HinePublisher:
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Category : Highway planning
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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