Civil engineering and changing transportation concepts in developing countries

The Paper points out that with respect to transport concepts and problems, there is little basic difference between developing and developed countries except for some regions where population densities are still low. It

further emphasizes that transportation is not an economic goal in itself, but a service to primary economic sectors, such as agriculture and industry. The interaction between technological changes and transport demand is discussed, and the need for close co-operation between civil engineers and economists. The civil engineering profession is usually not the forerunner in new technological developments; it is normally more involved in providing the infrastructure for transport vehicles, and therefore close co-operation is needed between the civil engineer and other engineering disciplines. The Paper ends by emphasizing the role the civil engineer can play in assisting developing countries, by filing the gap in experience and managerial skill.