Ten Years of World Bank Action in Transport: Evaluation
Publication: Journal of Infrastructure Systems
Volume 15, Issue 4
Abstract
Throughout the past decade transport projects have played a pivotal role in support of economic development and poverty alleviation. This evaluation, using objectives-based methodology, assesses the World Bank’s activities in the transport sector during the past 10 years together with its preparedness to meet emerging challenges. It concludes that although past performance has been well managed and effective, especially for intercity highway construction and rehabilitation, transport must also give more focus on vital issues such as traffic congestion, air pollution, safety, and affordability which will have to be given greater priority. This will necessitate more innovative multisectoral approaches to resolve the complex global concerns confronting us in the future.
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Acknowledgments
This document is based on analysis performed as part of an evaluation by the IEG of the World Bank. It reflects the views of the writer and not necessarily those of the Bank. The writer would also like to thank Messrs. Hernan Levy and Christopher Willoughby for their comments on the contents of this work.
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Journal of Infrastructure Systems
Volume 15 • Issue 4 • December 2009
Pages: 297 - 304
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© 2009 ASCE.
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Received: Aug 31, 2007
Accepted: Feb 9, 2009
Published online: Nov 13, 2009
Published in print: Dec 2009
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