Road Funds in Africa: Comparative Experience
Presentations
December 15, 2003
Road Asset Management
http://www.ssatp.org/sites/ssatp/files/publications/Presentations/Gabon_2003.pdf
Stephen Brushett
SSATP, The World Bank
The presentation entitled “Road Funds in Africa: Comparative Experiences” was delivered by Stephen Brushett, World Bank Senior Transport Specialist, at the Road Fund Association in Libreville, Gabon. It provides an overview of: (i) accepted principles and practices in road fund management, (ii) anticipated results and outcomes to date, (iii) challenges encountered on the ground, and (iv) institutional and financial challenges for road funds in Africa.
Public sector accountability
Roads & development
Freight traffic
Grant financing
Construction projects
Procurement considerations
Maintenance equipment
employment
road rehabilitation
Road Maintenance
Budgets
vehicle operating costs
economic growth
foreign exchange
Employment conditions
Road safety measures
rural areas
