This report assesses how Indian ADB-backed projects to construct and upgrade some 45,000 km of rural roads are improving connectivity, opening socioeconomic opportunities, and transforming communities.
- DOI
- http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/TCS240465-2
- Dimensions
- 8.5x11
- ISBN
- 978-92-9270-920-4 978-92-9270-921-1 978-92-9270-922-8
- Pages
- 76
- Published in
- Philippines
- SKU
- TCS240465-2
- pages
- 74
Table of Contents
- Contents 5
- Foreword 8
- Acknowledgments 9
- Abbreviations 10
- Executive Summary 13
- Background 13
- Key Findings 13
- Innovations in Road Design and Implementation Modalities 14
- Institutional Enhancements and Capacity Building 14
- Transformational Impact 15
- Key Lessons and Recommendations 16
- Chapter 1: Introduction 17
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana 18
- ADB Assistance to Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana 18
- Structure of the Report 20
- Chapter 2: Socioeconomic Benefits 21
- Socioeconomic Benefits of ADB-financed Rural Roads 23
- Educational Benefits of ADB-financed Rural Roads 27
- Health Benefits of ADB-financed Rural Roads 28
- Chapter 3: Technical Solutions in Road Design 31
- Creation of a Detailed Project Report Template 31
- Road Selection 32
- Climate Resilient Road Design 34
- Promoting the Use of Innovative Technology in Construction 37
- Cost-Efficiency 39
- Adherence to Safeguards 39
- Framework for Community Participation 40
- Voluntary Donations 42
- Grievance Redressal 42
- Implementation of Technologies, Processes, and Practices 43
- Information, Education, and Communication 43
- Gender Mainstreaming 44
- Chapter 4: Institutional Enhancements and Capacity Building 47
- Structural Setup 47
- Monitoring and Reporting 48
- Decentralized Planning 49
- Strengthened Procurement Procedures 50
- Capacity-Building Initiatives 51
- Training through Rural Connectivity Training and Research Centers and Rural Road Network Management Units 51
- Short-Term Training 56
- Long-Term Training 56
- Research 56
- Chapter 5: Transformational Impact 61
- Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals 61
- Rural Roads and Socioeconomic Dimension 62
- Road to Integrated Development 63
- Improved Access to Markets and Livelihoods 64
- Enhanced Agricultural Production, Practices, and Access to Credit 65
- Employment Generation 67
- Opening of Microenterprises and New Ventures 68
- Improved Food Security and Rural Culture 69
- Chapter 6: Lessons Learned and Recommendations 71
- Lessons Learned 71
- Recommendations 71
- References 73
