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Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning (IRAP)

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  • Ashoke K. Sarkar

    (Civil Engineering Group, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, India)

  • Dipak Ghosh

    (Economics Department, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK)

Abstract

This is a case study based on an application of the Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning (IRAP) methodology in a rural area in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The article adopts a participatory approach to quantify accessibility needs for water source, education and health care for all 13 villages in the study area. The villages were then prioritized according to their needs for better accessibility. Villages with the worst accessibility levels in all three sectors are identified. A number of alternative proposals, generated in consultation with the representatives of the villagers, are evaluated and then the most suitable solutions are identified.

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  • Ashoke K. Sarkar & Dipak Ghosh, 2008. "Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning (IRAP)," Progress in Development Studies, , vol. 8(3), pages 241-259, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:prodev:v:8:y:2008:i:3:p:241-259
    DOI: 10.1177/146499340800800303
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    1. Ashoke Sarkar & Dipak Ghosh, 2000. "Identification and prioritisation of access problems in rural areas," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(1), pages 149-156.
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