Once a sleepy city where cars were rare, Yangon is now a bustling urban center. The spike in activity has been very positive for economic growth, but has placed pressure on infrastructure. Myanmar’s government has recognized the need to modernize transport capacity and update the legal framework that governs the sector. To that end, international experts have gathered in Yangon to plan and...
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Many have hailed Myanmar’s recent economic, political and social restructuring as ground breaking, and for good reason. In a relatively short period the country’s economy has gone from being largely isolated to being a focal point for foreign investment.
Economic update | Colombia mira a la inversión en infraestructura para apoyar el acuerdo de paz
15 Feb 2016
Las perspectivas de un acuerdo de paz con las fuerzas rebeldes y las continuas dificultades económicas están llevando a Colombia hacia una importante encrucijada en 2016, mientras que también se agudiza el enfoque en el ambicioso programa nacional de infraestructura valorado en 50 mil millones de dólares.
Articles & Analysis | Road developments aid economic growth in Peru from The Report: Peru 2016
Despite the advantages of several Pacific ports allowing fast links to international markets, Peru’s logistics performance remains constricted by insufficient road development and weak links between the coast and the Andean hinterland. In addition to its high mountain ranges, the country’s large swathes of Amazon rainforest, which account for...
Articles & Analysis | Tenders for new transport projects to expand capacity in Peru from The Report: Peru 2016
Improving transportation networks has become one of Peru’s top priorities. Several years of fast economic growth have laid bare persisting gaps, underscoring the need to reduce logistics costs and revamp the country’s infrastructure. Projects targeting the development of roads, ports, airports and railways are helping to improve logistics...
Articles & Analysis | Peru's airports expand along with rising passengers from The Report: Peru 2016
As economic expansion continues to expose weaknesses in the country’s transport network, the government is channelling investment into renovating domestic infrastructure. The air sector in particular has been receiving much attention, as some of the country’s busiest airports face capacity constraints.