Infrastructure (Economics)
Climate change poses a significant threat to global railway infrastructure, according to a recent study published in Sustainable Cities and Society. The researchers, led by Ehsan Haghighi from Lulea University of Technology, systematically reviewed 71 peer-reviewed papers to identify climate-related risks and their impacts on railways. The study found that
Infrastructure (Economics)
Ghana's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements have come under scrutiny, with critics arguing that the public sector's lead in conducting feasibility studies contributes to the country's high public sector debt. Dr. David Ofosu Dorte, Founder and Senior Partner of AB and David Africa, emphasized the
Infrastructure (Economics)
A people's commission into the water industry in England and Wales has concluded that public ownership is the best way to cut bills, improve pollution and invest in repairing infrastructure. The commission, made up of four academics with expertise in economics, water governance and the law, is set
Cabinet officials
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti of Balochistan has stressed the importance of modern technology in effective and transparent monitoring of development projects, particularly in the road infrastructure sector. A high-level meeting was convened to discuss the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for assessing road conditions and implementing a digital monitoring
Cabinet officials
The public debate on the gasification of Tuzla Canton and the adoption of a new gas law for the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has highlighted the country's need for a reliable and cheaper energy source. Minister of Energy, Mining and Industry Vedran Lakic emphasized the importance
Cabinet officials
Rosneft and the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation have strengthened their partnership by signing an Agreement on Cooperation in the development of transport infrastructure facilities. The agreement was signed by Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin and Russian Minister of Transport Roman Starovoyt at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic
Cabinet officials
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to discuss various key infrastructure projects in the state. During the meeting, Sarma sought the support and cooperation of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for ensuring the timely completion
Cabinet officials
The federal government of Nigeria has announced plans to harness the potential of public-private partnerships (PPP) to tackle the persistent infrastructure deficit in the country's education sector. Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, identified the appalling condition of most Federal Government Colleges, also known as Unity Schools, as
Infrastructure (Economics)
New York State is taking a significant step towards shaping the future of its transportation infrastructure by releasing the draft 2050 New York State Transportation Master Plan for public review. The plan, which is a collaborative effort between the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and other transportation agencies
Infrastructure (Economics)
Queen Mary of Denmark recently visited APM Terminals Apapa, the busiest port in Nigeria, and met with the Danish Ambassador, Jens Ole Bach Hansen. During her two-day visit, she observed the terminal's environmental sustainability efforts, including the recycling of rubber and plastic waste into valuable products. She also
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Bangladeshi construction sector is set to experience a significant deceleration in growth, with projections indicating a slowdown from 3.4 per cent in real terms in 2024 to just 1.1 per cent in 2025. This downturn is attributed to sustained political instability and the scaling back of the
Infrastructure (Economics)
A survey has been launched among Moscow's passengers to collect their opinions on the operation of the city's ground transport, including electric buses and routes. The survey will help the city improve the transport infrastructure and make traveling around the city more convenient and comfortable for
