That modern infrastructure is a prerequisite for economic development seems almost a
truism and one that is widely accepted by politicians around the world. However, rigorous …

Evidence for road expansion and electrification as drivers of job creation is limited and
mixed, with most studies having considered either one or the other, and only in isolation …

The economic role and prospects of Central Asia are still not fully appreciated by the world.
Over the last 20 years, the countries of the region have made significant progress in their …

The rapid spread of the internet has been heralded as an opportunity for the economies of
low-income countries to “leapfrog into the 21st century” and to create more and better jobs …

Evidence for road expansion and electrification as drivers of job creation is limited and
mixed, with most studies having considered either one or the other and only in isolation. This …

Although there is abundant finance available on the global capital market, not enough
money is being invested in Africa's infrastructure. In a neoliberal world, investment funds in …

Land transport carries 90 per cent and 80 per cent of passengers and freight, respectively, in
develo** countries. However, the quality of road (3.3) and rail (2.6) infrastructure in these …

Both roads and electricity play central roles in economic development, yet evidence about
whether their expansion is a potential driver of job creation is limited and mixed. Moreover …