WORKSHOP 8. RAISING THE PROFILE OF THE RURAL ACCESS INDEX (RAI) AS A VITAL SDG INDICATOR FOR MEASURING RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONNECTIVITY
Oct. 8, Tuesday. 14:00-17:30
Capital Suite 7
Chair: Mr. Mark HARVEY, DFID, United Kingdom
The workshops are an integral part of the Congress programme. They take place in parallel with the sessions. They are more interactive than the sessions and are more practical. There is no simultaneous translation.
Introduction
Session 1: What are the challenges with measurement of the RAI in low income countries?
Introduction to workshop
• Mr. Mark HARVEY
Introduction to the RAI project
• Dr. Annabel BRADBURY, ReCAP, United Kingdom
Presentation
Introduction to the RAI
• Mr. Robin WORKMAN, TRL, United Kingdom
Presentation
RAI Measurement Process, Data Collection and Analysis
• Mr. Kevin McPHERSON, TRL, United Kingdom (with input from World Bank representative)
Country experience of RAI measurement – Malawi
• Mr. Chisomo KAUMA, Roads Authority, Malawi
Presentation
Country experience of RAI measurement – Nepal
• Mr. Mahesh Chandra NEUPANE,Department of Local Infrastructure, Nepal
Presentation
Panel Discussion
• Mr. Guangzhe CHEN, World Bank
• Mr. Ashok KUMAR, World Bank
• Mr. James LEATHER, Asian Development Bank
Break 15:30-16:00
Session 2: How can the sustainability, accuracy and consistency of the RAI be enhanced?
Proposals for RAI accuracy, reliability and sustainability
• Mr. Kevin McPHERSON
Presentation
Potential for future technological options for RAI measurement
• Mr. Robin WORKMAN
Presentation
Audience interaction, group work, power votes
• Workshop managed by TRL
Panel Discussion
• Mr. James LEATHER, Asian Development Bank
• Mr. Nazir ALLI, ReCAP Steering Committee
• Mr. Joseph HAULE, ReCAP PMU
Conclusion
• Mr. Robin WORKMAN, TRL, United Kingdom
• Mr. Kevin McPHERSON, TRL, United Kingdom