Mega transport and logistics infrastructure projects in developed and developing countries: The ethics of investment and the cost of failure

Christoper Savage; Andrew Jenkins; David Leach

Mega transport and logistics infrastructure projects in developed and developing countries: The ethics of investment and the cost of failure

Christoper Savage, Andrew Jenkins, David Leach

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Abstract

Both developed and developing countries undertake major transport and logistics infrastructure projects in the hope that they will bring significant benefits. When such projects are successful, the general wellbeing of the people is enhanced. However, many infrastructure projects fail and it can also be argued that any monies available, particularly in relation to developing countries, could be better used to address immediate problems such as providing medical aid or famine relief. This research examines the ethics of investment and the cost of failure of such projects using a multiple case study approach based on projects deemed to have failed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	PanPacific Conference XXXIV
Subtitle of host publication	Designing New Business Models in Developing Economies
Editors	Sang M. Lee, Vincent Charles
Publisher	Pan-Pacific Business Association
Pages	229-231
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	1931649277
Publication status	Published - 31 May 2017
Event	PAN-PACIFIC CONFERENCE XXXIV: Designing New Business Models in Developing Economies - Lima, Peru Duration: 29 May 2017 → 31 May 2017 Conference number: XXXIV https://www.panpacificbusiness.org/docs/2017-Program.pdf (Link to Conference Programme)

Conference

Conference	PAN-PACIFIC CONFERENCE XXXIV
Country/Territory	Peru
City	Lima
Period	29/05/17 → 31/05/17
Internet address	https://www.panpacificbusiness.org/docs/2017-Program.pdf (Link to Conference Programme)

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Savage, C., Jenkins, A., & Leach, D. (2017). Mega transport and logistics infrastructure projects in developed and developing countries: The ethics of investment and the cost of failure. In S. M. Lee, & V. Charles (Eds.), PanPacific Conference XXXIV: Designing New Business Models in Developing Economies (pp. 229-231). Pan-Pacific Business Association. http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/31179/

Savage, Christoper ; Jenkins, Andrew ; Leach, David. / Mega transport and logistics infrastructure projects in developed and developing countries : The ethics of investment and the cost of failure. PanPacific Conference XXXIV: Designing New Business Models in Developing Economies. editor / Sang M. Lee ; Vincent Charles. Pan-Pacific Business Association, 2017. pp. 229-231

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Savage, C, Jenkins, A & Leach, D 2017, Mega transport and logistics infrastructure projects in developed and developing countries: The ethics of investment and the cost of failure. in SM Lee & V Charles (eds), PanPacific Conference XXXIV: Designing New Business Models in Developing Economies. Pan-Pacific Business Association, pp. 229-231, PAN-PACIFIC CONFERENCE XXXIV, Lima, Peru, 29/05/17. <http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/31179/>

Mega transport and logistics infrastructure projects in developed and developing countries: The ethics of investment and the cost of failure. / Savage, Christoper; Jenkins, Andrew; Leach, David.
PanPacific Conference XXXIV: Designing New Business Models in Developing Economies. ed. / Sang M. Lee; Vincent Charles. Pan-Pacific Business Association, 2017. p. 229-231.

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