Stuck on the side of the road

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galen Murton ◽  
Tulasi Sharan Sigdel
Keyword(s):  
Capital Accumulation ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Central State ◽  
Rural Regions ◽  
Social Hierarchies ◽  
National Space ◽  
The Road ◽  
Rural Road ◽  
Road Development ◽  
Private And Public

This chapter examines rural road development in Nepal to understand how the purported benefits of new transport mobilities in fact reinforce longstanding social hierarchies, create conditions for the consolidation of centralized elite power and capital accumulation, and reproduce terms of marginality and precarity for vulnerable populations in highland Nepal. The authors posit that road development in Nepal functions as a ‘liberal mode of governance’ (Duffield 2008) whereby both private and public actors territorialize national space and articulate a new but still uneven future for Nepal. More broadly, this chapter aims to illuminate how non-state actors working in peripheral and rural regions – such as transport syndicates and development contractors in Nepal – help to materialize the capitalist and bureaucratic objectives of central state authorities through liberal practices of infrastructure development.

scholarly journals Correlation of the Increase in the Transportation Infrastructure Development Budget with a production surplus

2021 ◽  
Vol 328 ◽  
pp. 10019
Author(s):  
Theresia Widi Asih Cahyanti ◽  
Achmad Munawar ◽  
Bambang Riyanto
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Transportation Infrastructure ◽  
Central Bureau ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
The Road ◽  
Factor Method ◽  
Commodity Production ◽  
Road Development

In this study, identify the function of the road construction budget for transportation infrastructure can trigger an increase the output surplus of production was done. The increase in the road development budget is calculated using the growth factor method of the road construction budget combined with the length of the road. The production surplus is calculated based on the productivity of the commodity compared to the commodity needs of the population in the regency. The research method used excel software. The object under study is the surplus of commodity production taken and processed based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics for last 10 years. Meanwhile, the road construction budget data were obtained related agencies for the last 5 years. The expected result in this research is to obtain a correlation between the road construction budget and the production surplus.

DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES ADOPTION IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angie Lorena Ruiz Robles ◽  
Jose Alberto Guevara Maldonado
Keyword(s):  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Model Concept ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Road Infrastructure ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Development ◽  
External Variables ◽  
Green Technique ◽  
Bass Diffusion Model

Awareness of the importance of sustainable development has made many governments prioritize the adoption of green measures. The road infrastructure sector is no stranger to this and has been transforming its processes in such a way that they incorporate more sustainable practices. However, the inclusion of this type of practice has not been an easy task, since the adoption of these practices results from a decision-making process that is affected by the context of potential adopters, as well as other external parameters such as institutional, environmental, socioeconomic factors, etc. This study aims to identify the main variables that affect the adoption of sustainable practices in the development of roadways in Colombia. Through the application of the Bass Diffusion model concept, the most influential variables were identified and a Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) was built to understand the dynamics and feedback processes between them. External variables such as the popularity of the green technique, guidelines existence, and costs associated with them are significantly influential in the inclusion of green measures. Additionally, the level of influence of each variable is assessed through the formulation of a system dynamics model and the evaluation of different scenarios. Finally, a set of recommendations to overcome barriers in the process of green measures adoption is given. This model can be used as a support tool in formulating strategies that promote sustainable practices in road development.

scholarly journals Technical Infrastructure as an Element of Sustainable Development of Rural Regions in Małopolskie Voivodeship in Poland and Trnava Region in Slovakia

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Marcin Surówka ◽  
Łukasz Popławski ◽  
Helena Fidlerová
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Regional Competitiveness ◽  
Rural Regions ◽  
Sustainable Infrastructure ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
West Part

The work discusses issues of the infrastructure, its instruments, and specifics of infrastructure in Polish and Slovak rural areas. The aim of this article is to analyze the level of technical infrastructure development in rural regions of the Małopolskie Voivodeship in Poland and the west part of Slovakia—Trnava self-governing region (Trnava region) as two regions with a similar position regarding regional competitiveness index. Following the topic, after identification of strengths and weaknesses of mentioned regions, the opportunities, and threats of sustainable development of infrastructure in rural areas have been analyzed using the SWOT method. The development of sustainable, reliable, and functional infrastructure does not only refer to the chosen regions of Poland and Slovakia but also other regions in the European Union. Sustainable infrastructure is a factor stimulating social and economic progress as one of the most important determinants of sustainable development and regional competitiveness. The authors notice a particular lack in the sustainable development of infrastructure in the field of water and sewerage management together with the supply of water. Therefore, this article tries to complete the gap in research focusing on the concept of a more systematic approach to technical infrastructure improvement in the context of sustainable development, and strategy of cooperation.

Regression Analysis of Rural Road Traffic Accidents Causes

2011 ◽  
Vol 97-98 ◽  
pp. 1042-1045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuan Jiao Sun ◽  
Ru Yue Bai ◽  
Yuan Yuan Yu
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Road Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
The Road ◽  
Rural Road ◽  
Safety Awareness

9238 traffic accidents data are collected in rural road of China. Through the data analysis, the main causes of rural road traffic accident are presented. The external environment, the participant features, road features and accident characteristics are involved. The regression analysis in SPSS is applied to find the relationship between the accident features. Overall, the rural road traffic accident was mainly due to in the rural area there are mass travel mode, lower grade roads, poorer safety awareness of traveler and the road is lack of traffic safety facilities and so on.

Planetary Science in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Belay Tessema
Keyword(s):  
Research Training ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Planetary Science ◽  
Space Policy ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
Optical Telescope ◽  
National Space ◽  
Astronomy And Astrophysics ◽  
And Training

<p>Planetary Science in Ethiopia research has been emerged in Ethiopia based on the establishment of Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC) as well as special commencement of special graduate in three specialized fields such as (astronomy and astrophysics, space science, remote sensing and Geodesy). The installation of the twining optical telescope and ratification of national space policy has opened many opportunities to focus of planetary science research and training in Ethiopia.  Ethiopia has progressed in research, training, and technology and infrastructure development in planetary science, space technology and astronomy. This paper will focus on planetary science and related activities, current development and future prospects.</p>

CAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ALLEVIATE MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY? — EVIDENCE FROM CHINA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
YONGBO GE ◽  
YUEXIAO ZHU ◽  
WENQIANG ZHANG ◽  
XIAORAN KONG
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Capital Accumulation ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Public Infrastructure ◽  
Regional Heterogeneity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insight Into

We investigate the impact of the construction of large-scale high-speed railways (HSRs) on regional multidimensional poverty in China. We find that the opening of HSRs can reduce this poverty indicator. This association is robust to a series of checks. Regarding the mechanisms, the opening of HSRs can improve regional accessibility, enhance local tourism, increase labor mobility and promote human capital accumulation, which alleviates multidimensional poverty. Further research indicates the regional heterogeneity of the effect. This research supplements poverty alleviation theory from the perspective of public infrastructure and offers insight into how multidimensional poverty arises and how it can be alleviated.

Moderating Effects of Logistics Infrastructure Development and Real Sector Productivity: A Case of Pakistan

2019 ◽  
pp. 097215091987930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noman Arshed ◽  
Muhammad Shahid Hassan ◽  
Muhammad Umair Khan ◽  
Arslan Arif Uppal
Keyword(s):  
Road Transport ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Sea Transport ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
The Road ◽  
Distributed Lag ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Auto Regressive

A well-oiled logistics sector physically moves the economy towards higher growth. A developed logistics infrastructure facilitates backward and forward linkages in global trade and manages the business cost of accessing markets. Logistics sector facilitates sectorwise growth in a way that it eases goods transmissions mechanisms. This study has assessed four indices of logistics which are road, rail, air and sea transport by forming indices using 13 indicators. Auto regressive distributed lag (ARDL)bound approach-based long-run results show that, for the case of Pakistan, development in the road transport has highest potential in growth productivity of agriculture and services sector, while sea transport performed best in industrial sector.

Vorhabenplanung durch Gesetz

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Ziekow
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
The Other ◽  
German Unification ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Climate Protection ◽  
Inland Waterways ◽  
The Road ◽  
Planning Procedure ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
The One

In its “Climate Protection Program 2030”, the German Federal Government has brought an instrument back to life which was last used after the German unification to speed up infrastructure development: the approval of traffic infrastructure projects by laws on measures rather than by plan approval decision. As a result of the faster expansion of rail and inland waterways, as much traffic as possible should be shifted from the road to these modes of transport. In preparation for these legislative steps, a study has been commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Transport, which has been reproduced in this volume. On the one hand, it analyses in detail the constitutional requirements under which such measures are permitted. On the other hand, it develops proposals for the distribution of tasks between the actors in a planning procedure concluding with a legislative act.

Infrastructure and Economic Transformation in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
pp. 190-212
Author(s):  
Seid Nuru
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Capital Accumulation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Physical Capital ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Rail Network ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
The Cost

Investment in infrastructure has a central role in the development agenda and is critical for supporting economic growth and poverty reduction. Infrastructure affects growth through two channels: directly through physical capital accumulation and indirectly through improvement in productivity. Investment in infrastructure enhances private sector activities by lowering the cost of production and opening new markets. Infrastructure investment in power generation, water, sanitation, and housing improves the social well-being of citizens. This chapter examines the pace and scale of infrastructure development in Ethiopia in the post-1991 period. The unparalleled expansion of infrastructure since the EPRDF came to power in 1991 has had a significant influence on the trajectory of Ethiopia’s economic growth. Investment in infrastructure now accounts for more than 15 per cent of GDP annually. Heavy investments in power, roads, rail network, irrigation, aviation, and logistics have helped to unleash the country’s potential both economically and as a major manufacturing hub in Africa.

Practical Safety Tool for Local Low-Volume Rural Roads: The Road Safety Audit Review

2003 ◽  
Vol 1819 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene M. Wilson ◽  
Martin E. Lipinski
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Transportation Safety ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Audit Review ◽  
The Road ◽  
Rural Road ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Road Safety Audit

Practical tools for improving transportation safety are needed worldwide. It has been estimated that motor vehicle–related crashes account for more than 1 million fatalities each year, and the number of serious injuries far exceeds fatalities. Local and low-volume roads are significantly overrepresented in crash statistics. Globally, the road safety audit (RSA) concept has been recognized as an effective tool in identifying and reducing the crash potential of roadways when used to analyze the safety aspects of project plans and designs before completion. In the local rural road arena, many safety issues are associated with existing roadway networks. Many of these networks have developed over time with little or no planning or design. There is a critical need for a practical tool that focuses on the safety of the existing as-built local road network. The RSA review (RSAR) process has been developed for this purpose, giving specific recognition to the functionality of the road being evaluated for safety issues. Significant numbers of safety improvements are needed, and practical approaches to address these needs are crucial. The RSAR tool has the potential to be particularly beneficial to local governments in systematically addressing safety deficiencies on existing rural road networks. In addition, it is a proactive safety tool that has the potential to protect agencies from tort liability since it establishes a record of the organization’s safety agenda. An RSAR methodology that can be adapted by local agencies is presented. A case study illustrating the application of this process is included. Also highlighted is a local rural training program that has been presented in several states for county applications. The focus is on U.S. county applications, but it is recognized that the process has utility for other agencies and has application in other countries. The necessity for training as a key component in the development of a sustainable safety program is emphasized.

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