First, the book documents the evolution of Asia's infrastructure over the past half-century and reviews existing literature on the role of infrastructure invest

Governments throughout the Asia-Pacific region recognize the catalyzing role of infrastructure investment for sustainable growth. Yet, they are faced with the p

Infrastructure is essential for development. This report presents a snapshot of the current condition of developing Asia's infrastructure---defined here as tran

Public spending on infrastructure plays an important role in promoting economic growth and poverty alleviation. Empirical studies unequivocally show that under-

This study examines major challenges and issues associated with developing regional infrastructure through the fostering of regional cooperation in Asia, and pr