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Safety in High-Speed Railways and the Importance of Top-Management Decisions

15 November 2018
Safety is a central issue during the planning and implementation of high-speed railways. Top management has a role to play in improving the safety culture of organizations. The authors conduct an assessment of the safety cultures at two railway companies, illustrate the importance of sustained…

Enhancing Linkages in City Regions: High-Speed Rail and Station Area Development

15 November 2018
Countries in Europe and East Asia are expanding their high-speed rail (HSR) networks. Station areas served by HSR are emerging as new hubs of economic and cultural activities, thereby affecting the network of service sector industries in the HSR corridor. Over time HSR cities gain functional…

High-Speed Rail as a New Mode of Intercity Passenger Transportation

15 November 2018
This presentation reviews the rapid progress of high-speed rail (HSR) construction and its successful competition with cars and air travel on distances between 100 and 1,200 km. More than 20 countries have built or are building HSR lines, but the United States is not among the leaders in HSR…

The Impact of High-Speed Rail on Innovation

14 November 2018
The Nagano–Hokuriku Shinkansen opening significantly increased “innovative activities” of establishments along the line, implying innovative activities along the line is increased through knowledge diffusions from other areas.

Land Acquisition and Infrastructure Development through Land Trust Laws: A Policy Framework for Asia

14 November 2018
The “land question” has invigorated agrarian studies and economic history since Marx and early 20th century writers on agrarian questions. In countries that allow private land ownership, compulsory land acquisition is the right and action of the government to take property not owned by it for…

Kazakhstan: Towards Integrity and Accountability

8 November 2018
The key priorities towards accountability, public oversight, transparency, meritocracy, and rule of law in Kazakhstan.

Challenges in Fighting Corruption in Public Procurement: Thailand Experience

8 November 2018
The cause of public procurement corruption and concept of preventive measure in Thailand.

Challenges in Fighting Corruption in Public Procurement: Hong Kong, China Experience

8 November 2018
Hong Kong, China’s experience in overcoming challenges in fighting corruption in public procurement, ICAC’s role, achievements, and challenges due to innovation, technology and creativity, and corruption awareness in the private sector.

25+ Years of Integrity Pacts: New Lessons Emerging and the Move to Clean Contracting

8 November 2018
The three pillars of the clean contracting manifesto: open data, civil society monitoring, and engagement of affected communities.

Mobilizing Big Data to Prevent Corruption in Public Procurement

8 November 2018
The kinds of data that can help prevent corruption and three options for tapping into Big Data analytics.