FRAMEWORK FOR THE INCLUSION OF SOCIAL BENEFITS IN TRANSPORT PLANNING

摘要: This paper describes how, over the last 20 years, many road investments in developing countries have been planned and prioritized on basis of economic appraisal models, such as HDM series Highway Development Management well prioritization indices. The models are mainly used to evaluate primary secondary roads, an framework which separately identified non-economic (or social) benefits play no part. In contrast, indices/ranking procedures more often plan rural access or feeder roads. These less orientation include a social benefit component. Sometimes, national norms set roads minimum levels accessibility. this case not explicitly identified, but represent implicit valuation access. Although indices developed different they widely discussed nor subject much independent scrutiny. absence standard methods for quantifying from low volume prioritizing is demonstrated by diversity currently recognized DFID, World Bank, PIARC other organizations. Zimbabwe, socio-economic quantified terms 'pseudo-VOC savings'. Zambia, done using multi-criteria analysis specified factors. Nepal, ad hoc basis. objective identify suitable method defining incorporating into criteria. For purpose, better mobility poor wider population facilities like health centers, schools, government offices, extension services markets. project aims provide rational qualifying universal applicable all proposes 'way forward' document that defines common understanding term 'social benefits', drawing consensus between transport professionals reviewing methodologies benefits.