Transport

Theme curator: Seetharam, K. E.
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Modern transportation systems can link regions and improve the quality of life in Asia's megacities. This page tracks the latest ideas and trends in this fast-paced field.
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The Impacts of Roll-On/Roll-Off Transport System in the Philippines
Francisco, Kris A. (Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2017-06-30)
It is well recognized in the literature that a country’s transport system plays a central role in its development. In this paper, we show the economic impacts of improvements in the transport system by studying experience of the Philippines with the Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) policy that promotes the use of Ro-Ro ferry terminal system. Using difference-in-difference strategies in analyzing agricultural ...
It is well recognized in the literature that a country’s transport system plays a central role in its development. In this paper, we show the economic impacts of improvements in the transport system by studying experience of the Philippines with the ...
Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism: Baseline Study in Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank (Asian Development Bank, 2017-06-30)
The establishment of a Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism (TTFMM) is important for a country to take stock, identify bottlenecks, and prioritize recommendations for the implementation of trade facilitation measures. A baseline study is the fi rst step to establish TTFMM. This report reviews trade and transport procedures in Bangladesh, highlights the importance of monitoring trade ...
The establishment of a Trade and Transport Facilitation Monitoring Mechanism (TTFMM) is important for a country to take stock, identify bottlenecks, and prioritize recommendations for the implementation of trade facilitation measures. A baseline study ...
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ABD Country Operations Business Plan: Nepal 2021–2023
Asian Development Bank (Asian Development Bank, 2020-10-30)The country operations business plan, 2021–2023 (COBP) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is consistent with its country partnership strategy, 2020–2024 (CPS) for Nepal. The COBP contributes to the CPS’s objectives to (i) improve infrastructure for private sector-led growth, (ii) improve access to devolved services, and (iii) promote environmental sustainability and resilience. It is aligned with ...The country operations business plan, 2021–2023 (COBP) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is consistent with its country partnership strategy, 2020–2024 (CPS) for Nepal. The COBP contributes to the CPS’s objectives to (i) improve infrastructure for ... -
Value Chain Analysis of Rural Tourism in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Cooperation, Austrian Dwvelopment; ELKANA, Biological Farming Association (Policy and Management Consulting Group, 2020-10-05)The Project “Organic Agriculture and Rural Tourism Development in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region” is implemented by Biological Farming Association ELKANA and funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation. It is carried out in two geographic areas – Tianeti Municipality and Lower Pshavi area (Dusheti Municipality) of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region. The overall objective of the project is to create economic ...The Project “Organic Agriculture and Rural Tourism Development in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region” is implemented by Biological Farming Association ELKANA and funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation. It is carried out in two geographic areas – Tianeti ... -
Value Chain Analysis of Fruits (Apple, Pear, Plum), Vegetables (Tomato, Cucumber), Beekeeping and Non-Timber Forest Products in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Cooperation, Austrian Dwvelopment; ELKANA, Biological Farming Association (Policy and Management Consulting Group, 2020-10-05)The Project “Organic Agriculture and Rural Tourism Development in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region” is implemented by Biological Farming Association ELKANA and funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation. It is carried out in two geographic areas – Tianeti Municipality and Lower Pshavi area (Dusheti Municipality) of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region. The overall objective of the project is to create economic ...The Project “Organic Agriculture and Rural Tourism Development in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region” is implemented by Biological Farming Association ELKANA and funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation. It is carried out in two geographic areas – Tianeti ... -
Office of the Special Project Facilitator’s Lessons Learned: Batumi Bypass Road Project in Georgia
Asian Development Bank (Asian Development Bank, 2020-10-02)The Office of the Special Project Facilitator (OSPF) is responsible for the problem-solving function of the Accountability Mechanism of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It aims to actively respond to the concerns of people affected by ADB-assisted projects through fair, transparent, and consensus-based problem-solving. This publication focuses on the $228 million Batumi Bypass Road Project in ...The Office of the Special Project Facilitator (OSPF) is responsible for the problem-solving function of the Accountability Mechanism of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It aims to actively respond to the concerns of people affected by ADB-assisted ... -
ABD Country Operations Business Plan: Armenia 2021–2023
Asian Development Bank (Asian Development Bank, 2020-09-30)The country operations business plan (COBP), 2021–2023 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is consistent with its country partnership strategy (CPS), 2019–2023 for Armenia. The strategic objective of ADB’s CPS is to support the government’s efforts to ensure diversified growth and widen inclusiveness. The planned program in ADB’s COBP is aligned with the CPS, which is structured with three strategic ...The country operations business plan (COBP), 2021–2023 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is consistent with its country partnership strategy (CPS), 2019–2023 for Armenia. The strategic objective of ADB’s CPS is to support the government’s efforts to ... -
Pakistan: Validation of the Country Partnership Strategy Final Review, 2015–2019
Asian Development Bank (Asian Development Bank, 2020-09-30)The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Pakistan country partnership strategy (CPS), 2015–2019 aimed to reduce poverty by creating opportunities for higher, inclusive, and sustained growth through interventions in two strategic pillars: (i) infrastructure development to improve economic connectivity and productivity for jobs and better access to basic public services; and (ii) institutional reforms to cover ...The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Pakistan country partnership strategy (CPS), 2015–2019 aimed to reduce poverty by creating opportunities for higher, inclusive, and sustained growth through interventions in two strategic pillars: (i) infrastructure ... -
Indonesia, 2020–2024—Emerging Stronger
Asian Development Bank (Asian Development Bank, 2020-09-15)The proposed Asian Development Bank (ADB) country partnership strategy (CPS) for Indonesia, 2020–2024 aims to support inclusive, competitive, and sustainable development. It is geared toward helping Indonesia emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on three strategic pathways: (i) improving well-being—by strengthening the health care system, expanding social protection, advancing ...The proposed Asian Development Bank (ADB) country partnership strategy (CPS) for Indonesia, 2020–2024 aims to support inclusive, competitive, and sustainable development. It is geared toward helping Indonesia emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic ... -
Energy Prices and the Economic Feasibility of Using Hydrogen Energy for Road Transport in the People's Republic of China
Li, Yanfei; Taghizadeh-Hesary, Farhad (Asian Development Bank Institute, 2020-09-15)This study develops quantitative models to conduct economic assessments of the feasibility of producing hydrogen energy from renewable energy and subsequently applying it in the road transport sector in the People’s Republic of China. The study applies a well-to-wheel model to analyze the cost of hydrogen as storage for renewable energy, while it uses the total cost of ownership model to analyze the ...This study develops quantitative models to conduct economic assessments of the feasibility of producing hydrogen energy from renewable energy and subsequently applying it in the road transport sector in the People’s Republic of China. The study applies ... -
Estimating Causal Effects of BRI Infrastructure Projects Based on the Synthetic Control Method
Kleimann, Martin; Li, Yuan; Schmerer, Hans-Jörg (Asian Development Bank Institute, 2020-09-15)This paper studies the regional treatment effects of infrastructure projects on employment and transport volumes by combining the quantitative econometric method with qualitative case studies. The quantitative method that we use is synthetic control, which allows us to analyze the causal effects on particular treatment groups. The regions of interest in our study are Duisburg and Piraeus. Both the ...This paper studies the regional treatment effects of infrastructure projects on employment and transport volumes by combining the quantitative econometric method with qualitative case studies. The quantitative method that we use is synthetic control, ... -
Reviving Tourism amid the COVID-19 Pandemic1
Helble, Matthias; Fink, Anna (Asian Development Bank, 2020-09-15)The abrupt fall in tourist arrivals and resulting demand plunge in the tourism sector due to COVID-19 has caused millions of job losses and economic hardships and wiped out many firms, especially the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that had catered to tourists or in related industries. This section briefly looks at the main trends in tourism in Asia before COVID-19 to demonstrate the ...The abrupt fall in tourist arrivals and resulting demand plunge in the tourism sector due to COVID-19 has caused millions of job losses and economic hardships and wiped out many firms, especially the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that had ...
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