The Web Of Transport Corridors In South Asia

Author : Asian Development Bank;JICA;UKAID;World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464812163

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The WEB of Transport Corridors in South Asia by Asian Development Bank;JICA;UKAID;World Bank Pdf

The WEB of Transport Corridors in South Asia develops a holistic appraisal methodology to ensure that economic benefits of investments in transport corridors are amplified and more widely spread, and possible negative impacts such as congestion, environmental degradation, and other unintended consequences are minimized. It focuses on South Asia—not only as one of the world’s most populous and poorest regions—but as a hinge between East Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The book is aimed at politicians, technocrats, civil society organizations, and businesses. It presents case studies of past and recent corridor initiatives, provides rigorous analysis of the literature on the spatial impact of corridors, and offers assessments of corridor investment projects supported by international development organizations. A series of spotlights examines such issues as private sector co-investment; the impacts of corridors on small enterprises and women; and issues with implementing cross-border corridors. The 'WEB' in the title stands for both the wider economic benefits (WEB) that transport corridors are expected to generate and the complex web of transport corridors that has been proposed. The appraisal methodology introduced in this book shows how the web of interconnected elements around corridors can be disentangled and the most promising corridor proposals—the ones with the greatest wider economic benefits—can be selected.

Author : Uma Subramanian,John Arnold
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 082134885X

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Forging Subregional Links in Transportation and Logistics in South Asia by Uma Subramanian,John Arnold Pdf

"Written for public and private sector professionals in South Asia, the book presents policy options that would enable the subregion to compete in a rapidly changing global environment. While the book is designed to stimulate informed dialogue among key stakeholders, the unique approach and lessons learned have broad applications of interest to a wider audience."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Matías Herrera Dappe,Charles Kunaka
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464816352

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Connecting to Thrive by Matías Herrera Dappe,Charles Kunaka Pdf

Because trucks in Bangladesh and India are not allowed to operate across the border, cargo is transloaded at the border, and Indian trucks traveling between northeast India and the rest of India must go around Bangladesh through the Siliguri Corridor, which significantly increases transport and trade costs. This lack of integration means that it is more costly for Bangladesh and India to trade with each other than for either of them to trade with Europe. As a result, bilateral trade represents only about 10 percent of Bangladesh’s trade and a mere 1 percent of India’s trade. Connecting to Thrive: Challenges and Opportunities of Transport Integration in Eastern South Asia presents a collection of innovative technical analyses that show what is needed to achieve seamless connectivity in the region. The report explores the extent to which the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) supports the cross-border operation of road transport services and identifies the gaps in the agreement that need to be addressed to improve its effectiveness. It assesses the potential shift of freight traffic to new routes and modes in eastern India and Bangladesh once the MVA is implemented and the potential impact of the MVA on wages, employment, and income in Bangladesh and India. It explores how the local impacts of a regional corridor could be enhanced in rural areas by improving access to markets along the corridors and how women’s participation in export-oriented agriculture value chains could be improved to allow women to take advantage of improved regional connectivity. Connecting to Thrive will be of interest to policy makers, private sector practitioners, and academics with an interest in regional connectivity in eastern South Asia.

Author : Aset Ordabayev
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Geopolitics
ISBN : LCCN:2016397426

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The Geopolitics of Transport Corridors in Central Asia by Aset Ordabayev Pdf

Author : Saptarshi Mitra,Sumana Bandyopadhyay,Stabak Roy,Tomaz Ponce Dentinho
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030768782

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Railway Transportation in South Asia by Saptarshi Mitra,Sumana Bandyopadhyay,Stabak Roy,Tomaz Ponce Dentinho Pdf

This book discusses policy instruments for sustainable infrastructure developments. Railways are one of the most important developmental instruments of a region, province, or country. They play a crucial role in economic development, urban growth, urban mobility, regional susceptibility, market integration, and world trade. Railways are an integral part of regional and urban development, both in terms of freight and passenger transport. By offering case studies from various regions and cities in South Asia, this book examines the evolution of railway transportation and the impact of these infrastructure projects on regional and urban development. It examines the interactions between evolving infrastructures and competing demands and considers the negative and positive externalities of railway transportation for people, places, and locations. The contributions analyze issues such as network infrastructure planning and technological development, passenger mobility and satisfaction, vulnerability to environmental impacts, and cross-border trade.

Author : Kashif Hasan Khan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781040002834

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India’s Economic Corridor Initiatives by Kashif Hasan Khan Pdf

India’s Economic Corridor Initiatives highlights key aspects of current discourses on India’s initiative of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and Chabahar, and their geo-economic significance. INSTC was founded by India, Russia, and Iran, and the Chabahar port in Iran provides a major prospective conduit for India's interchange and commerce with West Central Asia while maintaining a strategic distance from Pakistan's entry route. This book analyses the drastic changes in the equation of international relations in general, and more particularly between India and Eurasian countries. Contributors from Iran, Central Asia, Russia, Armenia and Europe provide a wide spectrum of opinion and analysis on the subject. The chapters claim that these corridors provide an alternative to the BRI and can play a pivotal role in de-escalating tensions through negotiations. A new addition to the debate on contemporary dynamics in Eurasia and India, this book will be of interest to researchers studying economic corridors, transnational and trans-regional economic relationships, security studies, regional and area studies, international relations and Indo-Iran-Russia relations.

Author : Charles Kunaka,Robin Carruthers
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464801440

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Trade and Transport Corridor Management Toolkit by Charles Kunaka,Robin Carruthers Pdf

Trade and transport corridors are fundamental to the overland movement of international trade, particularly for landlocked countries. This book provides tools and techniques for the design of trade and transport corridor projects. It is meant for task managers, policy makers, and corridor service providers.

Author : United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Roads
ISBN : 9211198445

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Land Transport Corridors Between Central Asia and Europe by United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Pdf

In view of the great potential of trade development between Europe & Central Asia, this publication addresses the demand that would be placed on the existing transport & communications infrastructure. It provides a focus on three transport corridors - between Northern Europe & the republics of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan. Along with this focus, it presents an assessment of the traffic that could potentially be moved in containers in the next few years; reviews related policies of the international organizations involved in the development of transport linkages; gives a description of the rail & road routes; & addresses the issue of route standards & requirements. It also presents recommendations to help in the development of reliable & efficient container land transport.

Author : ADBI
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9784899740483

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Connecting South Asia and Southeast Asia by ADBI Pdf

This report analyzes how closer regional connectivity and economic integration between South Asia and Southeast Asia can benefit both regions, with a focus on the role played by infrastructure and public policies in facilitating this process. It examines major developments in South Asian–Southeast Asian trade and investment, economic cooperation, the role of economic corridors, and regional cooperation initiatives. In particular, it identifies significant opportunities for strengthening these integration efforts as a result of the recent opening up of Myanmar in political, economic, and financial terms. This is particularly the case for land-based transportation—highways and railroads—and energy trading. The report’s focus is on connectivity in a broad sense, covering both hardware and software, including investment in infrastructure, energy trading, trade facilitation, investment financing, and support for national and regional policies.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292543402

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Economic Corridor Development for Inclusive Asian Regional Integration by Asian Development Bank Pdf

The question underlying the entirety of this publication is: "How can viable economic corridors be called into existence by dint of government and multilateral support?" The authors answer this question by examining the experience of economic corridor development of different regions from across continents. There are important lessons to be learned for successful corridor development from the experiences of the European Union and South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation regions. In each case, detailed models were constructed to assess the economic impact of corridor investments. What emerged from a consideration of these two cases (as well as broader discussions) was a framework for evidence-based policy analysis. When key policy makers and stakeholders pursue measurable outcomes for the development of regional economic corridors, the model and data framework (at a standard economic scale of relevance) allows for an investment-relevant development of scenarios, which will be monitored within an effective organizational process. Such a process, with all the elements of an evidence-based policy in place, is highly likely to generate successful economic corridor development, which would realize envisaged opportunities within the regions. Two priority regions in Asia, the Greater Mekong Subregion and the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation, face different opportunities.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292610470

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Review of Configuration of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Corridors by Asian Development Bank Pdf

The economic corridor approach was adopted by the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in 1998 to help accelerate subregional development. The development of economic corridors links production, trade, and infrastructure within a specific geographic area. The review of these corridors was conducted to take into account the opening up of Myanmar and ensure that there is a close match between corridor routes and trade flows; GMS capitals and major urban centers are connected to each other; and the corridors are linked with maritime gateways. The review came up with recommendations for possible extension and/or realignment of the corridors, and adoption of a classification system for corridor development. The GMS Ministers endorsed the recommendations of the study at the 21st GMS Ministerial Conference in Thailand in 2016.

Author : Sidy Cissokho,Isabella Soi,Francesc Magrinyà
Publisher : James Currey
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1847012949

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Transport Corridors in Africa by Sidy Cissokho,Isabella Soi,Francesc Magrinyà Pdf

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Author : Michael Burrow,Gurmel Ghataora,Bruce Thompson,Bernard Obika
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783039430888

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Sustainable High Volume Road and Rail Transport in Low Income Countries by Michael Burrow,Gurmel Ghataora,Bruce Thompson,Bernard Obika Pdf

This Special Issue presents an in-depth analysis of transport research commissioned by the UK Department for International Development under the High Volume Transport Programme (2017-2023). The analysis done in the period 2018-2019 contributes to the UK response to improving transport in the low-income countries in Africa and South Asia. As a result, key priorities have been identified for applied research in 2020 to make road, rail and urban transport more efficient and affordable, and all transport greener, safer and more inclusive for all users. This applied research is a vital link in making transport a sustainable lifeline for people in low-income countries, because transport gives farmers and manufacturers access to domestic and international markets and people in rural and urban areas access to schools and health services.

Author : Sabyasachi Mitra,Rana Hasan,Manoj Sharma,Hoe Yun Jeong,Manish Sharma,Arindam Guha
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292574024

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Scaling New Heights by Sabyasachi Mitra,Rana Hasan,Manoj Sharma,Hoe Yun Jeong,Manish Sharma,Arindam Guha Pdf

Spanning more than 800 kilometers of India's eastern coastline, the Vizag–Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) is part of the country's East Coast Economic Corridor. This initiative can help unify the large domestic market as well as integrate the Indian economy with the dynamic global value chains of Asia and drive India's Act East policy. VCIC will also be an important component of the government's Make in India campaign to attract foreign investors and encourage the creation of manufacturing hubs in the country. The new industrial corridor is expected to spur growth by augmenting existing investment in world-class transport networks, infrastructure, and industrial and urban clusters that are supported by a robust institutional framework and a competitive business environment. By linking areas that are lagging in development with dynamic industrial and urban clusters, VCIC will create employment opportunities that alleviate poverty and reduce inequality. As a coastal corridor, VCIC can provide multiple access points to international gateways. Greater connectivity and economic integration between South Asia and the rest of Asia is likely to contribute significantly to development and foster regional cooperation as well.

Author : Vinita Yadav,Rohini Neelkanthrao Kalambe
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000534900

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Corridor Development in India by Vinita Yadav,Rohini Neelkanthrao Kalambe Pdf

This book discusses the nuances of corridor development in India and its implications on land acquisition and displacement. It explores the complexities of land related conflicts and its socio-economic impacts on people’s lives. Examining the evolution of a few corridors of national importance like the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway, Yamuna Expressway, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, and Pune-Mumbai Expressway, the volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of corridor development and regional growth. The book discusses how policies relating to land acquisition result in political, economic, legal and psychological hardships. The authors, using primary and secondary data, assess the socio-economic implications of land-acquisition on agriculture, employment, environment, demography, and land utilization along the regions touching these corridors. The work further discusses sustainable interventions in land acquisition practices to ensure equity of land and resources for vulnerable communities. The book will be useful for students and researchers of public policy, development studies, economics, urban and regional development studies and sociology. It will also be of interest to academicians, regional planners, and those working in the field of land development, resettlement and rehabilitation.