Transport and Developing Countries by David Hilling, David Hi... - 9780415136556

Taylor & Francis

Examining the links between irregular and inefficient transport methods and economic progress, the author explains that it can only be effective if timing, location and technology are carefully chosen. > Impassable roads, poorly maintained railways, bankrupt airlines, congested cities, and inefficient ports - are there links between these issues and lack of economic progress in developing countries? Inland waterways, ports, railways, roads, air and urban transport are all discussed and illustrated with examples of good and bad practice. The author explains how transport can only be effective if timing, location and technology are chosen carefully and if decisions are in the hands of the right parties. > 1 TRANSPORT AND DEVELOPMENT 2 INLAND WATERWAYS TRANSPORT\u2014THE \u2018NATURAL\u2019 MODE 3 RAILWAYS\u2014THE INITIATORS OF TAKE OFF? 4 AIR TRANSPORT\u2014THE HIGH-COST SOLUTION? 5 ROAD TRANSPORT\u2014THE UNIVERSAL MODE 6 TRANSPORT\u2014MAKER AND BREAKER OF CITIES 7 SEAPORT \u28