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Impact of rural roads on poverty alleviation: a review of the literature

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  • Howe, J.

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Working paper comprising a literature survey on the impact of rural area road construction on poverty alleviation in developing countries - examines theoretical principles, and reviews studies and empirical evidence on the impact of road investments and road transport on economic and social development, rural income, income distribution and access to education, health services and other social services. Bibliography.

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  • Howe, J., 1981. "Impact of rural roads on poverty alleviation: a review of the literature," ILO Working Papers 992152263402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:992152263402676
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    1. Fan, Shenggen & Chan-Kang, Connie, 2004. "Road development, economic growth, and poverty reduction in China," DSGD discussion papers 12, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    2. Venter, Christoffel J. & Molomo, Malesela & Mashiri, Mac, 2014. "Supply and pricing strategies of informal rural transport providers," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 41(C), pages 239-248.

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