Can you imagine being able to monitor the state of our road pavements through video images and thus manage the roads and roads in poor condition? Do you imagine that, in addition, this technology is free to use and free of charge? Good news! This technology exists and is called Pavimenta2. Road asset management is crucial to efficiently and effectively manage transport … [Read more...] about Pavimenta2: digital infrastructure at the service of road assets
Modernizing physical infrastructure to boost economic development
Digital transformation has become a key factor for development and efficiency in all sectors, including physical infrastructure. Adopting digital solutions offers a wide range of benefits, from improving the quality of services to optimizing resources and promoting sustainability. The infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean presents significant challenges, which … [Read more...] about Modernizing physical infrastructure to boost economic development
Mobility for whom? Leveraging Transport for Socially Inclusive Development
Mobility for whom? Leveraging Transport for Socially Inclusive Development Mobility is a cornerstone of daily life. While travel patterns and modes of transport may vary, individuals, regardless of age, gender, income level, physical ability, employment status, or urban or rural residence, to work, access public services like healthcare and education, purchase goods and … [Read more...] about Mobility for whom? Leveraging Transport for Socially Inclusive Development
Towards a safer mobility
Looking back on the First Decade of Action for Road Safety, it is necessary to realize that even though the Latin American and Caribbean region has made progress in recognizing the importance of systemic work on road safety in terms of life protection, it failed to achieve the ambitious goals proposed for reducing the number of deaths from road crashes. The region is still … [Read more...] about Towards a safer mobility
Building Infrastructure with Social Impact
Investing in the quality and adequate coverage of infrastructure services is essential for achieving sustainable economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The role of infrastructure is crucial in this effort, as it can cut production costs, create jobs, boost access to quality essential services, and improve service prices through greater competition, among … [Read more...] about Building Infrastructure with Social Impact