A Quantitative Analysis of the Performance of Transportation Projects in Developing Countries

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo A. Gamez ◽  
Ali Touran
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Transportation Projects

Quantitative Study of Municipal Solid Waste Management in Algeria: A Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-298
Author(s):  
Bendjelloul Amina ◽  
Bennekrouf Mohamed ◽  
Kouloughli Sihem
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Recycling Industry

MSWM (Municipal Solid Waste Management) is a challenge in developing countries, especially in Algeria. In this paper, a quantitative analysis is proposed, showing that the collection of recyclable items qualified as a high-quality raw material will build a wide profit. The locations of recycling centers in Algeria were determined for the plastic, paper/cardboard, metal, textile and glass. The annual generated amount of each type of recyclable was defined and finally a range of purchase prices was established to estimate the possible price to sell these products. The purpose was to find the most profitable recyclable material to be collected in order to motivate both the informal sector and the recycling industry to collect recyclables. It was observed that plastic is the most profitable recyclable followed by the paper/cardboard, and then textile.

Technology and the Urban Future in Developing Countries

2016 ◽  
pp. 253-281
Author(s):  
Antar A. AbouKorin
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Urban Change ◽  
Main Argument ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Rural Urbanization ◽  
Decentralization Policy ◽  
Urban Problems

During the last century, population growth and rapid urbanization have been phenomenal in the developing world. Such rapid urbanization has created many urban problems on both local and regional levels. Technology has been a driving force for rapid urbanization in developed and developing countries. The main argument of this Chapter is that technology can be the answer to most of the urban problems associated with rapid urbanization in developing countries. In tackling this issue, a qualitative analysis of the literature review about technology and urban change, and a quantitative analysis of urban change patterns and challenges in Africa, as a group sample of the developing world, have been conducted. Then, the research recommends “Urban Decentralization” as a technology-enabled policy necessary for managing the urban future in developing countries. The research recommends “rural urbanization” and “small-size settlements' as necessary approaches for the efficient implementation of the proposed “Urban Decentralization” policy.

scholarly journals Exploring the underlying relationship among risks in BOT transportation projects in developing countries: the case of Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phuong Thi Le ◽  
Nicholas Chileshe ◽  
Konstantinos Kirytopoulos ◽  
Raufdeen Rameezdeen
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transportation Projects ◽  
Force Majeure ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Despite the fact that extensive studies on public-private partnerships have focused on risk identification and classification, research still lacks concentration on studying the latent structure of risks in build operate transfer (BOT) transportation projects, especially in developing countries. The research was carried out in Vietnam and this paper aims to explore the underlying relationships among risks in the context of BOT transportation projects. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate the perception of stakeholders regarding the probability of occurrence and the severity of the impact of risks related to BOT transportation projects. Factor analysis was performed based on a total of 40 risks. Findings Seven risk groups were formed as a result of factor analysis, namely, “projects’ viability and political-regulatory risks”, “macroeconomic risks”, “projects’ feasibility study and market risks”, “financial risks”, “organization/coordination and force majeure risks”, “tolling, contractual, approvals risks” and “media and land expropriation risks”. Originality/value The research contributes to the current body of knowledge by providing deep insight into the structure of risks in BOT transportation projects in Vietnam through exploring the underlying relationships among risks, to form a latent risk structure from practical viewpoints. The findings are beneficial for involved stakeholders and policymakers to set up and propose suitable management strategies and related policies.

Technology and the Urban Future in Developing Countries

2018 ◽  
pp. 1617-1646
Author(s):  
Antar A. AbouKorin
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Urban Change ◽  
Main Argument ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Rural Urbanization ◽  
Decentralization Policy ◽  
Urban Problems

During the last century, population growth and rapid urbanization have been phenomenal in the developing world. Such rapid urbanization has created many urban problems on both local and regional levels. Technology has been a driving force for rapid urbanization in developed and developing countries. The main argument of this Chapter is that technology can be the answer to most of the urban problems associated with rapid urbanization in developing countries. In tackling this issue, a qualitative analysis of the literature review about technology and urban change, and a quantitative analysis of urban change patterns and challenges in Africa, as a group sample of the developing world, have been conducted. Then, the research recommends “Urban Decentralization” as a technology-enabled policy necessary for managing the urban future in developing countries. The research recommends “rural urbanization” and “small-size settlements' as necessary approaches for the efficient implementation of the proposed “Urban Decentralization” policy.

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