Using employment-intensive methods to construct and maintain infrastructure

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2001
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Institution of Civil Engineers
Abstract

Employment-intensive methods of public works construction have been found to be a cost-effective approach to both construct a variety of civil works and create employment. In sub-Saharan Africa, employment-intensive methods have been used primarily on low-standard (low-cost, low-traffic volume) rural roads. However, these methods could also be used for high-standard, high-traffic roads, without increasing cost or time, or decreasing quality.

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Rural development, Social impacts, Transportation infrastructure, Developing countries, Infrastructure planning, Social impacts, Governance
Citation
Municipal Engineer 145(4): 273-284