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High Speed Trains in India A Journey Over Seven Decades

14 November 2018
Indian Railways is a little over a century and a half old and continues to be the “lifeline for the socioeconomic growth of India,” by connecting human settlements across the country and simultaneously transporting various resources to centers of production and markets.

HighSpeed Rail in the Peoples Republic of China

14 November 2018
Instead of constructing one costly, huge, station in suburban areas, the People’s Repubic of China is building multiple stations close to city centers will greatly reduce the access/egress time, thereby making high-speed rails travel more efficient.

Assessing the Economic and Financial Impacts of JakartaBandung HighSpeed Railway

14 November 2018
Initial impact assessment of the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed railway project suggests that over the long run, it may increase the combined income of Jakarta, Karawang, and the country’s major commercial hub, Bandung.

Interoperable Conventional Intercity and HSR Station Location Identification Model

14 November 2018
Along with other factors, accessibility and environmental impacts are important in selecting a location for an high-speed rail (HSR) station. A utility-based quantification and identification process would be useful to planners in assessing an area and determining the most suitable station…

Institutional Challenges in the Governance of Rail Transit Megaprojects Lessons from India

14 November 2018
Evidences show that proponents govern rail transit megaprojects in India by either imitating proven and institutionalized practices from elsewhere and/or developing innovative and indigenous practices.

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.

ADBs Proactive Integrity Reviews

8 November 2018
Project procurement-related reviews (PPRRs) or proactive integrity reviews are conducted by OAI to help prevent and detect integrity violations.

UNDP Guidebook on Tackling Integrity Risks in Government Contracts An Overview

8 November 2018
The practical methodology to help countries diagnose integrity risks in the public procurement system and processes, as well as the proper actions to mitigate them.