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Infrastructure: The Foundation for Growth and Poverty Reduction

Infrastructure: The Foundation for Growth and Poverty Reduction. Presentation by David S. Sobel Principal Results Management Specialist East Asia Department Asian Development Bank. Addressing Poverty Reduction. Two examples 1. Loan 2. Technical Assistance.

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Infrastructure: The Foundation for Growth and Poverty Reduction

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  1. Infrastructure: The Foundation for Growth and Poverty Reduction Presentation byDavid S. Sobel Principal Results Management Specialist East Asia Department Asian Development Bank

  2. Addressing Poverty Reduction • Two examples • 1. Loan • 2. Technical Assistance

  3. Example 1:Western Guangxi: Roads Development Project ($1.566 billion with a $300 m ADB loan)(Longlin to Baise) 177 km • Rural Road Improvement • 260 km of rural roads linking to expressway interchanges • increase agricultural products to markets • access to off-farm employment

  4. Village Road Improvement • Rehabilitate 750 km of the total 4000 km of rural roads in project area • Synergistic effects: school and health clinic construction; transport of chemical fertilizer for agriculture

  5. Rural Transport Services • construct 48 township bus stations • expand bus service network to spread accessibility benefits • help improve access to poorer villages and townships • establish more demand-responsive services between townships and nearby villages

  6. Poverty Reduction Impacts of Local Roads • switch from animal carts, tractors, and village mini-bus to trucks (10-15 tractor loads = 1 truck) • reduce spoilage of fruits and vegetables and reduce use of intermediaries for livestock • reduce unhealthy air quality and unsafe driving conditions due to dust, landslides, and mud • reach isolated communities • reduce accidents • improve access to school and health facilities

  7. Example 2:Community-Driven Development in Guizhou

  8. Qianqiu

  9. Results: 1999-2003

  10. Other Results • Emergence of sideline businesses Grain processing, leather shoemaking, truck and mini-bus • Access to job opportunities outside of the village • Demand for upgrade of sanitation facilities and environmental protection • Village pressure on townships and county to improve infrastructure in all 3 villages

  11. Lessons for Success • Government commitment at all levels and funding support • Participatory planning approach • Integration of a bundle of infrastructure with income generation, capacity building, experts, and community development fund • Sustainable project management and maintenance systems • Dynamic design – flexibility to adjust project design according to villagers’ needs • Long term external advisory and self-help assistance (consultants and educational assistance) • Independent monitoring

  12. Thank you

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