Consolidation, Revision and Pilot Application of the Rural Access Index (RAI), TG2 Final Report
The overall aims of this project are to develop a harmonised approach to measurement of the Rural Access Index (RAI)
Abstract
The overall aims of this project are to develop a harmonised approach to measurement of the Rural Access Index (RAI) that is relevant, consistent and sustainable, and which facilitates the implementation of RAI across UN member countries. The project has consolidated existing and proposed approaches to data collection and measurement in collaboration with the World Bank and other stakeholders and presents a refined measurement process designed to minimise inconsistencies in data collection, meet international standards and provide a clear framework for data validation. Supplemental Guidelines have been developed to provide detailed advice on how to measure RAI using geospatial resources. The results of the project have been widely disseminated at a number of global events, and three scientific papers have been prepared.
This work is part of the Applied Research on Rural Roads and Transport Services through Community Access Programmes in Africa and Asia (AFCAP2 and AsCAP)
Citation
Workman, R. and McPherson, K. (2020). Consolidation, Revision and Pilot Application of the Rural Access Index (RAI), TG2 Final Report. London: ReCAP for DFID.
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