The benefits from increased transport research capacity in low-income countries

Evidence shows that countries that invest in research develop faster economically. Research is the mechanism for the advancement of knowledge and economic growth is directly linked to investment in research. Increased investment in research by low-income countries will result in local, innovative and appropriate solutions to their transport problems. This paper gives examples of the benefits from investment in research in the transport sector, describes programmes designed to facilitate innovation and research in the sector, gives examples of research needs and suggests ways in which development agencies can assist partner countries to establish a framework for carrying out research.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Alternate title: The challenge of increasing the capacity for research and innovation for transport in low-income countries. Abstract reprinted with permission of the World Road Association – PIARC.
• Corporate Authors:

  World Road Association (PIARC)

  La Grande Arche, Paroi Nord, Niveau 5
  F-92055 La Defense Cedex,   France 
• Authors:
  • O'Neill, P
  • Greening, P A K
• Conference:
  • 24th World Road Congress
  • Location: Mexico City , Mexico
  • Date: 2011-9-26 to 2011-9-30
• Publication Date: 2011

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 16p
• Monograph Title: 24th World Road Congress Proceedings: Roads for a Better Life: Mobility, Sustainability and Development

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Construction projects; Developing countries; Development; Research; Research projects; Sustainable transportation; Technological innovations; Technology transfer; Transportation system management
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Research; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01515910
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 2840602679
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 25 2014 10:05AM