Resilient Infrastructure, Road
Transport Resilience in South Asia: a Discussion with Prof. Adolf Ng
Prof. Adolf K.Y. Ng (left) talking with Russell Isaac, Regional Expert, Communications and Knowledge Management, ADPC (right). Prof. Adolf K.Y. Ng is a Professor of Global Value Chains at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College in China and Universitรฉ Laval, Quebec, Canada. Prof. Ng is also the Chief Editor of The Maritime [...] Read More
Climate Change, Rain and Rising Temperatures in Koshi River Basin
A double suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi (a tributary of the Koshi river) on the way to Namche Bazar, Nepal (Photo by Robin Lardon/Shutterstock.com). The Impact of Climate Change on Rain and Rising Temperatures in Koshi River Basin It is unequivocal that changes in precipitation and temperature patterns are expected due to climate-driven changes, [...] Read More
Tracking Delta Investment in Bangladesh: The 8th Five Year Plan
Tracking Delta Investment in Bangladesh: The First Step Through the Eighth Five Year Plan The Government of Bangladesh published the Eighth Five Year Plan (8FYP) in December 2020 and formulated strategic directions for the period running from 2021-2025. The 8FYP provides essential guidance on initiating the implementation of the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 (BDP 2100), [...] Read More
Transport in Bangladesh: Building Better Roads
Arlo Magicman/Shutterstock.com Bangladesh has undergone significant economic growth in the last couple of years. Rural infrastructure development has played a major role in ensuring economic mobility and development. Rural roads are the lifelines that help rural people get connected and move their merchandise and agricultural products all throughout the country. ย Road infrastructure is balancing [...] Read More