On the back of the government’s Build, Build, Build initiative, various infrastructure projects have been implemented across the country to ease the flow of goods and people, as well as make the country an attractive place to live and work. Dubbed “Dutertenomics”, President Rodrigo Duterte’s prioritisation of infrastructure is intended to usher in a golden age of development for the...
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Chapter | Transport & Infrastructure from The Report: Philippines 2019
The Philippines’ cooling inflation, improved ease of doing business and increased openness to foreign participation are set to encourage more foreign direct investment. A wealth of infrastructure investment under President Rodrigo Duterte’s flagship Build Build Build programme should ease congestion, reduce regional inequality and further boost the flourishing tourism industry.
Kenya is moving ahead with plans to improve its transport infrastructure network, with a number of key projects expected to boost connectivity and regional trade.
Economic update | Can a new mega-project solve the Philippines’ air congestion problems?
30 Aug 2019
Plans for the construction of the Philippines’ largest international air gateway were recently given the green light, and the country is set to dramatically expand its air transport capacity.
Articles & Analysis | Colombia's 4G road development programme back on track from The Report: Colombia 2019
The Fourth Generation (4G) road infrastructure programme forms a central part of the government’s strategy to integrate the transport infrastructure and link industrial centres to major ports. However, the plan, which originally envisioned the construction and rehabilitation of 7000 km of new roads and over 40 highway projects, has experienced...
Articles & Analysis | Large-scale infrastructure investment and vehicle-sharing platforms boost global urban mobility from The Report: Colombia 2019
Across the globe the urban transportation sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport. As...