Publication: Commercialization of Roads : A New Generation of Road Funds
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1997-03
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1997-03
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The objective of this paper is to address the issue of building institutional and financial capacity for maintenance of the road network. Lessons learned: the involvement of road users and other stakeholders in the management of funds wins public support and strengthens market discipline; and the introduction of sound business practices in the operations of road funds provides incentives for more efficient management.
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“World Bank. 1997. Commercialization of Roads : A New Generation of Road Funds. Africa Region Findings & Good Practice Infobriefs; No. 14. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/9940 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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