Spot Improvement of Rural Roads Using a Local Resource- Based Approach: Case Studies from Asia and Africa

Yoshinori Fukubayashi and Makoto Kimura

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Abstract: Rural roads in developing countries continue to be in poor condition despite multiple interventions. To provide access to markets, hospitals and schools for rural communities, capacity building has been conducted, enabling rural communities to participate in road projects. This process has included the transfer of Do-nou technology, which is appropriate for spot improvement using a local resource-based approach. The goal has been to transform the road projects implemented through community initiatives, maximizing their effectiveness and practicality, and thus improving the conditions of rural roads. Case studies have been conducted in Myanmar, the Philippines and Kenya. They demonstrate that spot improvement and the use of locally available materials can provide socioeconomic benefits to communities. Designs based on this approach have been developed for the construction of base courses, retaining walls and causeways. These designs can be applied over wide areas and modified to reflect the unique conditions of each project area. The experience gained in community mobilization and stakeholder involvement, which is essential in the proposed approach, can serve as a guide when applying the approach in new areas.

Keywords: rural roads; accessibility; spot improvement; local resource-based approach; community initiatives; capacity building; developing countries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O40 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/66109

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