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Transport infrastructure and poverty reduction (pdf 162kb)

This paper examines the impact of transport infrastructure on poverty reduction and economic growth, and finds that more can be done.

The paper summarises the main issues surrounding pro-poor transport infrastructure, including macro and micro-economic linkages, distribution of benefits, financing and trade.

It suggests a range of policy, regulatory, and institutional measures that could help strengthen the impact of transport infrastructure on poverty reduction.

 

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