Management Issues

Abstract

An efficient road transport system is seen by most countries as an essential pre-condition for general economic development, and considerable resources are devoted to road construction and improvements. The resultant road networks usually have an asset value that represents a significant proportion of national wealth, and the road sub-sector should make an important contribution to gross national product (GNP). It is, therefore, important and appropriate that this asset is managed in a business-like manner, and the attention of an increasing number of road professionals is now being directed to this activity.