A Review of Highway Agencies in the South Asia Region

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A Review of Highway Agencies in the South Asia Region Table 2.2: Sample of objectives, actions and indicators of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Results Framework Document Objective Action Success Indicator Development of national highways infrastructure Development of state roads Improvement of the road safety scenario in the country through various measures such as generating mass awareness through print Computerization of state transport departments Creation of a National Road Safety and Traffic Management Board Source: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. REFORM Long-term development plan with measurable targets Nepal The Government of Nepal published a three-year (2007-10) plan for the development of the country as a whole, emphasizing poverty reduction to which improving (road) connectivity should contribute substantially. In 2001, the government announced a road transport policy accompanied by a 20-year master plan. More recently (2007), a 10-year Priority Investment Plan was published. The plan is based on measurable targets regarding accessibility. The objectives of the road sector policy include 9 : Develop a national transport system through overall development, expansion, promotion and protection of the entire network of surface transport infrastructure to contribute to the economic and social development of the county; Develop, expand and strengthen the road network in a sustainable manner to enhance the overall socioeconomic development and integration of the country through balanced regional development with due consideration for remote areas and deprived communities, and ultimately help in the alleviation of poverty; Develop roads to support other infrastructure development and to link areas of significant economic importance; Encourage private sector participation in the development, maintenance and management of roads; and Adopt a road maintenance system, including performance-based maintenance contracts, and strengthen institutional capacity to execute works. It is unclear how these objectives translate into specific projects or programs. However, the fact that measureable accessibility goals underlie the policy allows for possible assessment of whether the targets have been achieved. 9 Ministry of Physical Planning and Works, http://www.moppw.gov.np/goal.html. Awards of works under NHDP Release of funds under Central Road Fund To provide refresher training to heavy motor vehicles drivers To evolve standardized up-todate information on registration and licenses To set up the Board 26 Length awarded Funds released Number of drivers trained Percentage of computerization of regional transport offices Setting up and functioning of the Board
A Review of Highway Agencies in the South Asia Region Box 2.1: Relevant Documents and Projects India : Road Development Plan Vision: 2021 Vision 2021 describes the aspiration for an extensive road network that will enable all to travel efficiently, sufficiently, affordably and at any time, while being relatively clean and energy efficient. It not only focuses on increasing the scope of the network but also strengthening the existing network. It furthermore calls for the efficient use of public and private funds to realize these ambitions. NHDP The NHDP is aimed at upgrading, rehabilitating and widening major highways in India to a higher standard. In the first phase, the focus was on the national highway connecting the main cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. In subsequent phases, the scope of the NHDP was increased and the latest phases incorporate expressways (fully access controlled) and national highway road infrastructure in major cities. Rural Roads Vision and PMGSY This program is focused on the implementation of the Rural Roads Vision 2025 for India. The primary objective is to provide connectivity through all-weather roads to unconnected rural habitations exceeding a certain number of inhabitants. Moreover, the program also funds the upgradation of the existing roads, if all-weather connectivity to all villages has been achieved. Pakistan A business plan of the National Highways Authority was developed with the assistance of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). It is linked to the overall vision for the development of Pakistan. The plan includes the following policy objectives: Develop a national highway network including extensions to the ‘corners’ of Pakistan and servicing the main national transport corridor (north-south); Implement preventative maintenance to eliminate the need for rehabilitation; Institute measures to minimize the adverse impacts of road network management and traffic on the environment; Reduce the number of black spots and actual accidents; Provide up-to-date road user information and minimize delays; Implement transparent procedures, in part to stimulate private sector participation in the development and maintenance of the road network; Implement tolls (road pricing) to maintain and develop the national transport corridor; Make appropriate and objective decisions supported by an effective management information system; and Employ well-trained and highly motivated professionals who are appropriately rewarded. The plan includes a multi-year budget outlay broken down into projects and sources of funds. Apart from those related to construction and maintenance of roads and funding, objectives have not been fully quantified. The focus is thus on input and output indicators but not specifically on outcome indicators. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has had a National Road Policy in place since 2002, which contains the following general objectives. These, however, fail to address the specific priorities to be followed, such as connecting cities or improving rural connectivity: Promote the economic development of Sri Lanka, by taking into consideration the present and future socioeconomic development plans and policies, thereby improving the quality of life of people; Facilitate greater mobility, shorter travel time and provide easy accessibility with 27
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