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Physical infrastructure planning for district development : a case study in Vinh Cuu district, Dong Nai province, Vietnam | |
Author | Le Tuan Kiet |
Call Number | AIT RSPR no. RD-99-01 |
Subject(s) | Infrastructure (Economics)--Vietnam--Dong Nai |
Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. RD-99-01 |
Abstract | This study has attempted to highlight the role of infrastructure services and their spatial distribution, which include land transport, electricity and domestic water supply and communication services, in the development progress of an area. A case study is in Vinh Cuu District, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. Using methods and techniques such as: field survey, interview/discussions, check list, descriptive statistical and spatial analysis, accessibility and network analysis, charts and photos. The study has tried to analyze the existing situation of physical infrastructure, identify the main problems and their causes, meanwhile, through strength, weakness, opportunity" and threat assessment, an infrastructure plan was proposed in order to solve the problems and promote the development process of the District. Results of the study indicated the significance of the road network as well as water supply, electric power, communication services on the lives of local people. This study also revealed that although transport network is an important factor for development, to be integrated with the other economic factors also influencing the development progress. |
Year | 1999 |
Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. RD-99-01 |
Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
Academic Program/FoS | Rural Development, Gender and Resources (RD) |
Chairperson(s) | Wickramanayake, B.W.E; |
Examination Committee(s) | Routray, Jayant K.;Tran Hung ; |
Scholarship Donor(s) | Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) |
Degree | Research studies project report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999 |