Road Sector Policy Review Note

Sri Lanka -  Road Sector Policy Review Note

 

The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) expects the economy to grow at an annual rate of 7% by 2007 and transport and communications, with an estimated annual growth rate of 10% to become the single largest contributor to GDP growth after other services.  In order to achieve this objective, the GOSL has set forth a broad agenda for road transport, including connecting poor regions and production centers to domestic and international markets, building a national highway system and an integrated road network, enhancing road safety, and promoting private sector participation in the sector.  This policy note aims to – (i) facilitate the sector reform dialogue with the GOSL and provide the basis for discussion and agreement with GOSL for a Bank lending operation in the roads sector.  The note outlines a road sector business strategy for the World Bank on how it can assist GOSL improve the country’s road system. RoadSectorpolicyreviewnote.pdf (PDF 229 KB)