The Maputo Development Corridor along the N4 toll road between the north-eastern provinces of South Africa and Maputo （the capital and main port of Mozambique） was initiated in 1996. A Development Corridor can be se...The Maputo Development Corridor along the N4 toll road between the north-eastern provinces of South Africa and Maputo （the capital and main port of Mozambique） was initiated in 1996. A Development Corridor can be seen as a concept to elevate an area to a certain level of development. One of the objectives of this project was investment in transport infrastructure in order to create an enabling environment for economic growth and development. The project is also in line with the 1995 Spatial Development Initiatives of the South African Government that attempt to improve investment in those areas were the greatest potential for growth exists. This paper addresses economic wealth creation within the broader region that the N4 toll road and the corridor currently serve. The research revealed that the areas closer to the N4 corridor had higher growth in terms of economic output as measured by Gross Valued Added than those further removed. There were a stronger correlation between growth in employment and proximity to the road corridor for the manufacturing, construction, trade and transport sectors. Analysis done also shows that income per capita has grown at a faster rate in areas closer to the corridor that areas further removed.展开更多
This study analyzes the experience Pakistan can learn from China’s great success in its poverty alleviation projects over the last four decades.During this period China has pulled millions of people out of poverty wi...This study analyzes the experience Pakistan can learn from China’s great success in its poverty alleviation projects over the last four decades.During this period China has pulled millions of people out of poverty with its continuous macroeconomic and political stability along with rural development programs and its opening-up strategy.Recently,China has been serving as an economic role model for many developing countries like Pakistan.The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor initiated under the Belt and Road Initiative has cemented the bilateral relationship between China and Pakistan,thus providing an opportunity for Pakistan to learn from China’s success in socioeconomic transformation.Based on this,Pakistan needs to redirect its policies to the agriculture sector through reforms in landholding and redistribution.It also needs to enhance public investments focusing on improving rural infrastructure,education,and access to basic health services.展开更多
文摘The Maputo Development Corridor along the N4 toll road between the north-eastern provinces of South Africa and Maputo （the capital and main port of Mozambique） was initiated in 1996. A Development Corridor can be seen as a concept to elevate an area to a certain level of development. One of the objectives of this project was investment in transport infrastructure in order to create an enabling environment for economic growth and development. The project is also in line with the 1995 Spatial Development Initiatives of the South African Government that attempt to improve investment in those areas were the greatest potential for growth exists. This paper addresses economic wealth creation within the broader region that the N4 toll road and the corridor currently serve. The research revealed that the areas closer to the N4 corridor had higher growth in terms of economic output as measured by Gross Valued Added than those further removed. There were a stronger correlation between growth in employment and proximity to the road corridor for the manufacturing, construction, trade and transport sectors. Analysis done also shows that income per capita has grown at a faster rate in areas closer to the corridor that areas further removed.
文摘This study analyzes the experience Pakistan can learn from China’s great success in its poverty alleviation projects over the last four decades.During this period China has pulled millions of people out of poverty with its continuous macroeconomic and political stability along with rural development programs and its opening-up strategy.Recently,China has been serving as an economic role model for many developing countries like Pakistan.The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor initiated under the Belt and Road Initiative has cemented the bilateral relationship between China and Pakistan,thus providing an opportunity for Pakistan to learn from China’s success in socioeconomic transformation.Based on this,Pakistan needs to redirect its policies to the agriculture sector through reforms in landholding and redistribution.It also needs to enhance public investments focusing on improving rural infrastructure,education,and access to basic health services.
