ABSTRACT

This book analyses the use of rural road networks and the causes and effects of road programmes in the areas of personal travel, education, health and poverty alleviation. It discusses the criteria which are being used for rural road selection and their impact in Egypt, India, Botswana and Thailand.

chapter Chapter 1|17 pages

The Economic Context of Rural Roads

chapter Chapter II|30 pages

Criteria for Road Planning

chapter Chapter V|22 pages

Rural Roads and Poverty Alleviation in India

chapter Chapter VI|22 pages

Rural Roads and Poverty Alleviation in Botswana

chapter Chapter VII|21 pages

Rural Roads and Poverty Alleviation in Thailand

chapter Chapter VIII|6 pages

Conclusions