Conclusions: Next steps towards rural transport connectivity

Rural transport connectivity is clearly an important transport sector goal for governments in Asia and the Pacific. More investment in rural transport infrastructure can help improve connectivity, but it needs to be targeted to link different network levels together. Meanwhile, investments in rural transport services and nodes are also needed to improve the efficiency of rural transport systems. To achieve the best outcomes, the cooperation of policymakers at all levels is needed.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure