Road Aid: Giving countries roads they need—and can afford

November 2005
David R Lupton and Ronald R Allan
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Developing countries need good transport systems, and that normally means roads. But most struggle to provide even a basic network. In many countries the road system is bad, and getting worse. And this is despite ‘aid’ money poured in year after year by the development agencies. In some cases it is because of the aid. (See box.) Aid is used to expand the network when many countries are unable to manage the road network they already have. How do we provide a basic network that meets the needs of the country and—just as importantly—how do we ensure it continues to meet those needs?

Contents:

 

1.    Overview
1.1.    The Problem
1.2.    Attempted Solutions
1.3.    The Concept
2.    Management of the Road Asset
2.1.    Current Situation
2.2.    Options
2.3.    Proposed Approach
3.    Charges for Road Use
3.1.    The Problem
3.2.    Proposed Approach
3.3.    Revenue Collection and Enforcement
4.    Managing the Transition
4.1.    The Aid Project
4.2.    The Works Department
5.    Winners and Losers
6.    Conclusion
Acknowledgement

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