First, the book documents the evolution of Asia's infrastructure over the past half-century and reviews existing literature on the role of infrastructure invest

Governments throughout the Asia-Pacific region recognize the catalyzing role of infrastructure investment for sustainable growth. Yet, they are faced with the p

Infrastructure is essential for development. This report presents a snapshot of the current condition of developing Asia's infrastructure---defined here as tran

This study examines major challenges and issues associated with developing regional infrastructure through the fostering of regional cooperation in Asia, and pr

Public spending on infrastructure plays an important role in promoting economic growth and poverty alleviation. Empirical studies unequivocally show that under-