Mind the Rural Investment Gap : Disparities in Access to Basic Infrastructure and Directions for Mozambique’s Public Investment Program

World Bank

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE;    PUBLIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT;    JOBS;    RURAL POVERTY;    ACCESS TO BASIC SERVICES;   

RP-ID  :  139107

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Against the backdrop of increasingincome inequality, this report uses spatial analysis toassesses whether disparities in access to basicinfrastructure between Mozambique's lagging and leadingregions are growing or declining and whether the publicexpenditure program is effective in addressing emergingdisparities. The report finds that overall, the gap has beengrowing between rural and urban areas, especially in therural parts of Mozambique's central and northernprovinces – which are the poorest. It also found thatMozambique's public investment program has made limitedprogress in reducing access disparities, including duringthe investment boom years. Lower investment levels inunderserved areas, combined with spending inefficiencies,contributed to increased gaps in access. The reportconcludes with recommendations for better targeting ofpublic investments to reach underserved areas.