Landlocked countries in South America: transport system challenges.

Wilmsmeier, Gordon; S�nchez, Ricardo

Abstract

This report analyses the current state of the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) Bolivia and Paraguay. The report analyses the traditional topics (1) infrastructure at national level and connectivity towards adjacent countries; (2) the recent development in international laws and treaties and (3) cross-border operation. Beyond these traditional topics the report evaluates the level of international transport costs and the potential impact on trade. It further presents the currently induced over costs in logistic chains, which pose an additional burden to the competitiveness of the countries. This structure aims to give insight on the current situation in South America's LLDC'S in relation to the five priority areas in the ALMATY Programme (2003).

Transit Policy and regulatory framework
Infrastructure development
Trade and transport facilitation
Development assistance
Implementation and Review

Citation

Wilmsmeier, G., & Sánchez, R. (2009). Landlocked countries in South America: transport system challenges. ECLAC/ United Nations

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: 2009-03
• Deposit Date: Mar 16, 2012
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 142
• Book Title: Landlocked countries in South America: transport system challenges.
• ISBN: 9789211216943
• Keywords: Andean Region; Economic integration; International trade; Landlocked states; Paraguay;South America , Trade facilitation; trade statistics; Transport; transport costs; Transport Infrastructure
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5098