| Author | Quach Thi Hue Linh |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.AC-99-30 |
| Subject(s) | Rural roads--Vietnam--Dong Anh
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, ยท School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. AC-99-30 |
| Abstract | This research aimed to study the planning process for rural road development in
relation to the Master Plan prepared for Dong Anh District in Vietnam and the problems
associated with implementation of the plan.
The analysis of the planning process revealed that the planners have applied
conventional planning methods to prepare the plan. There has not been involvement of
beneficiaries in the planning process which means that the exercise has been top-down.
Availability of reliable data has been a major limiting factor. Planners had to rely on several
sources to obtain data and most of the data has been out of date. Even the topographic map is
old. The National Institute for Urban and Rural Planning lacked modem data processing
facilities. The road plan did not contain an implementation plan.
Lack of detailed project proposals and funds has been the main constraints for
implementation of the plan. The implementers relied entirely on government to provide funds
and no attempt was made to mobilize local resources to implement the plan. Coordination
among various agencies has been a problem.
It is recommended that the data base for planning should be improved, beneficiary
participation in determining the needs and priorities should be strengthened, computer
facilities should be used for data analysis, GIS technique should be used for preparation of the
plan, beneficiary involvement in implementation in terms of financing and monitoring should
be encouraged, and other organizations such as NGOs should be allowed to participate in
planning as well as implementation. |
| Year | 1999 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. AC-99-30 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural, Conservation and Rural Development (AC) |
| Chairperson(s) | Wickramanayake, B. W. E.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Dale, Reidar ;Morishita, Hideharu; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Norway ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999 |