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Transport in South Asia

Transport in South Asia
Transport in South Asia

2011 Transport Strategy

Investment climate surveys have pinpointed transport as a particular problem in South Asia.

 

- Transport Strategy

- Transport Challenges

- Achieving Our Vision

- Modern Traffic Management

Overview

Investment climate surveys have pinpointed transport as a particular problem for regional and international trade in South Asia.

- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka

- Achieving our Vision: World Bank’s Activities in South Asia

Overview

- Transportation Challenges: in South Asia
- Public Private Partnerships: An effective method to expand and maintain transport infrastructure
- Road Asset Management: Highways form the backbone of South Asian economies
- Road Funds: A popular form of financing
- Highway Sector Financing: Maintenance underfunded
- Road Safety: By 2020, traffic fatalities to rise by 144%
- HIV/AIDS: Transport sector is crucial in reducing the spread
- Governance and Transport: Developing Frameworks

 

Projects

- Afghanistan: Emergency Transport Rehabilitation
- Jamuna Bridge: Boosted Bangladesh economy
- Bhutan: Rural Access Project
- India: States' Road Infrastructure
- India: Andhra Pradesh State Highways
- Pakistan: National Trade Corridor


Publications

Bangladesh: Revival of Inland Water Transport (2007)
- South Asia: Assessment of Road Funds (2008)
- South Asia: Infrastructure Investment Needs (2006-2010)
- India: Road Transport Efficiency (2005)
- India and China: Highway and Railway Development (2005)
- India: Urban Transport Development (2005)
- Pakistan: Transport Competitiveness (2006)

Transport Feature Study

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South Asia Transport Strategy The World Bank's strategy for transport in South Asia is “Safe, Clean and Affordable Transport for Development."
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