Infrastructure Development Projects Research Articles

Revitalizing Primary Education in West Bengal: Challenges, Initiatives, and Recommendations

The primary education system in West Bengal, India, plays a crucial role in shaping the foundation of young learners, yet it faces numerous challenges that hinder its effectiveness and quality. This research paper aims to explore the challenges faced by the primary education system in West Bengal, the initiatives taken to address these challenges, and provide recommendations for revitalizing primary education in the region. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, government reports, and educational policies, this paper identifies key challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, teacher shortages, low student retention rates, and disparities in access to quality education. Additionally, socio-economic factors, cultural barriers, and administrative inefficiencies further exacerbate the issues faced by primary education in West Bengal. In response to these challenges, various initiatives have been introduced by the government, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions to improve the quality of primary education. These initiatives include teacher training programs, infrastructure development projects, curriculum reforms, and community engagement activities aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes and overall school performance. By implementing these recommendations and building upon the existing initiatives, it is possible to create a more robust and inclusive primary education system in West Bengal that empowers students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a brighter future. This research paper serves as a stepping stone towards fostering positive changes in primary education and laying the groundwork for a more equitable and sustainable educational landscape in the region.

The Impact of Compensation Valuation in Nigeria Infrastructural Development

The power to compulsorily acquire the interest in land of an individual for overriding public interest is provided in the Land Use Act. Equally, the Land Use Act and the Nigerian Constitution provides for payment of compensation to anyone whose interest in land is expropriated or compulsory acquired for the common good of the people. The aim of this study is to analyze impact of compensation valuation on community engagement in Nigeria infrastructural development projects with a view to ascertaining the correlation between compensation valuation practices and community engagement outcomes. The total sample size for this study was 140 participants (104 Claimants and 36 Estate Surveyors and Valuers) representing a fragment of the 180 (140 Claimants and 40 Estate Surveyors and Valuers) sample frame considering qualitative data collection. The Sample size was determined Using Taro Yamane’s Formular. The opinion of respondents obtained through questionnaire were analyzed both with the use of percentage and frequency table. The findings of this study are analyzed in details. It was discovered that majority of the landowners/community residents are of the opinion that compensation sum offered are unfair and the claimants were not carried along in the decision making process. The research depicts that community members were not fully involved in the compensation valuation decisions thereby in extensively not influencing their willingness of engaging in the infrastructural project. According to a considerable number of estate surveyors and valuers, it has been discovered that the current compensation method outlined by the Land Use Act results in undervaluation of assessed properties, as it fails to reflect their market value accurately. To address this issue, the study strongly recommends that relevant authorities, namely the Federal Government and acquiring authorities, to take prompt action and develop a sustainable compensation valuation process for infrastructure projects in Nigeria.

Land Price Variability Assessment of a Transport Infrastructure Project in Pabna District, Bangladesh

Transport infrastructure development projects play a vital role in improving accessibility, which has dynamic effects on the regional economy as well as increases property values. This research aims to assess the land price variability in control and catchment areas before and after the Dasuria-to-Dhalarchar railway development project in Pabna district, Bangladesh. A set of independent variables was considered to measure the correlation between development project and land price through a questionnaire survey and focus group discussion. The impact of a railway project on land price was determined by the ordinary least squares method, after which the method was justified through Cook’s distance, P-P plot and scatter plot. The data analysis reveals a strong association between land price and distance to a central business district. The data shows that the land price increased significantly after implementation of the railway project with different intensities, as functional characteristics vary among selected stations.

Infrastructural Development and Neo-Colonialism in Africa: The Case of the Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya

Abstract The paper argues that funding and development of mega projects in Africa is the new way through which neo-colonialism is manifesting itself. Development partners are increasingly using infrastructural development aid as the means to continue exploiting and dominating Africa’s political economy. Using the Chinese funded Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya as a case study, the paper confirms that to some extent infrastructural development projects are replicating colonial structures. The role of foreign funding, multinational corporations, and co-option of elites provides neo-colonial anxieties. However, through sensitivity to Africa’s mounting external debt, and its policy on shared prosperity, China demonstrates that not all its activities on the continent have neo-colonial characteristics. It renegotiates loan repayment, converts loans to grants, and withholds loans to assessed recipient’s abilities to repay. The concept of neo-colonialism provides a framework through which to analyze externally funded development projects in Africa. The study analyzed secondary sources of data.

3D fault model and seismotectonics indicate the potential seismic risk in the Daliang Mountains, southeastern Tibetan Plateau

Areas of active tectonics host many active faults and frequently experience moderate to large earthquakes. The possibility of devastating earthquakes makes the development of major infrastructure projects in these areas risky. World-class large-scale step hydroelectric projects have been built along the Jinsha River, such as the Xiangjiaba, Xiluodu, Baihetan and Wudongde reservoirs in the Daliang Mountains of the southeastern Tibetan Plateau. Using the SKUA-GoCAD modelling platform, we created a thorough 3D model of the active faults. Regional geological information, historical strong earthquake catalogues, small earthquakes with fine displacement and 3D seismic tomography are all integrated in this model. The Mabian–Yanjin fault belt consists of a number of discontinuous faults that are either exposed on the surface or concealed, according to the 3D fault model. Some destructive earthquakes, including two enormous M s 7 and many moderate earthquakes, have occurred along this fault belt. Some pre-existing thrust faults, together with numerous immature faults in specific areas, may have been reactivated and changed into strike-slip faults. The Jinsha River basin's seismic and geological concerns must be carefully considered given the existence of such intricate fault networks and seismic activity. Supplementary material: A video of the 3D fault model is available at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6949201

CURRENT TRENDS OF ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY OF UKRAINE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The role of economic diplomacy in establishing and developing relations between countries has been substantiated, explained by the priority of economic interests. The aim of the article is to analyze the current trends of Ukraine's economic diplomacy in the Middle East. The historical prerequisites for the formation of Ukraine's economic diplomacy and the main vectors of its foreign economic policy have been revealed. The dynamics of the regional structure of goods export from Ukraine have been analyzed, confirming that the countries of the CIS were in the focus of Ukraine's economic diplomacy in the initial stages of independence. Changes in Ukraine's foreign economic policy after 2014 have been established, and the importance of cooperation with Middle Eastern countries has been argued. Emphasis is placed on cooperation with Turkey, the main trade partner for Ukraine among the Middle Eastern countries. An assessment of the dynamics of the foreign trade activity of both countries has been conducted, and the main vectors of cooperation, which include economic and investment spheres, cultural and educational cooperation, have been substantiated. The peculiarities of Ukraine's cooperation with Turkey since the beginning of the war have been highlighted. Using the SWOT analysis methodology, the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in Ukraine's cooperation with the Middle East countries have been identified. The main consequences of expanding Ukraine's partnership with Middle Eastern countries, which will contribute to the diversification of trade between countries, the development of joint infrastructure projects, etc., have been singled out. Strategic directions for expanding Ukraine's presence in the Middle East countries have been proposed. Among the channels of disseminating information about Ukraine, attention is focused on the work of Ukraine's diplomatic missions abroad. It is proposed to revise the format of presenting information about Ukraine in the Middle East countries, involving representatives of foreign media. The effectiveness of using social media platforms and business channels for Ukraine's strategic penetration into the markets of this region has been confirmed. Other channels for forming Ukraine's image diplomacy in the Middle East have been identified. Prospective vectors of Ukraine's economic diplomacy in the region have been outlined.

ANALYSIS OF IMPLEMENTATION DELAYS USING THE EARNED VALUE METHOD (ON THE PURWOSARI - SEKARMOJO ROAD WORKS, PASURUAN DISTRICT)

Along with the very rapid development of infrastructure and construction in Indonesia in the era of globalization, the Indonesian government has carried out various large-scale projects to achieve the increasingly complex expectations of society. This will trigger the growth of the construction industry in Indonesia and become one of the main goals in the framework of national development. An infrastructure development project is an activity carried out with limited time and resources to achieve a specified final result. One of the construction projects currently being developed is Road Works. The Earned Value method can be used to determine cost performance and implementation time during the project and the indicators used for analysis include: BCWP (Budget Cost of Work Performance), BCWS (Budget Cost of Work Schedule), ACWP (Actual Cost of Work Performance), SV (Schedule Variance), CV (Cost Variance), SPI (Schedule Performance Index), CPI (Cost Performance Index), EAC (Estimated At Complete) and ET (Estimated To Complete) and TE (Time Estimate). Conclusions from this research is to determine the estimated costs and time for project completion. In the data analysis in the 9th week, the project schedule performance (CPI) was 1.14, greater than 1, while (SPI) was 0.587, less than 1. The results of the calculation of projected costs for the remaining work (ETC) were IDR. 1,586,686,537.62 and total project costs (EAC) of Rp. 2,509,041,243.08.

Analisis Dampak Industri Semen Menggunakan Metode Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Pada PT. Semen Z

Semen Z is one of the largest cement supplier companies in Indonesia and will continue to increase every year. The development of the cement industry is in line with the continued development of infrastructure projects, both private and Indonesian government. PT. Semen Z has good integration from raw material providers to cement that is ready to be used by every project that requires it. Development of PT. Cement Z will occur in the quantity of raw materials, human resources, and production processes, up to distribution to consumers. The activities carried out are land clearing/stripping, blasting, excavation and loading, as well as transportation and destruction. Raw materials sourced from this mining process include limestone, silica stone and clay. In this study mining was only carried out on limestone and clay was obtained from suppliers. The units used in the inventory data are limestone and clay raw materials (tons), ammonium nitrate chemicals (tons), diesel fuel (liters), electricity (kWh), emissions (tons), B3 waste (tons), non-B3 waste (tons) and products (tons). Every activity process carried out will have an impact on the environment, so the Company's commitment to a green industry or clean industry is required. To determine the environmental impact analysis on cement production activities, the Company conducted an environmental impact analysis using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method. The aim of this research is to identify improvements in environmental performance, especially those that are hotspots in the Company's production process. The research results show that the highest identification of environmental impacts is obtained from activities at the Limestone mine, in accordance with the Pareto rules approach where if the contributors are more than 80% of the food it will affect the results of the impact analysis obtained.

Potential Supervision Consultant Contract Disputes Due to Extension of Contractor Time in DKI Jakarta Regional Government Project Based on Fidic White Book

DKI Jakarta is a province in Indonesia that has the most significant regional budget (APBD). This has led to numerous infrastructure development projects funded by the regional budget in Jakarta. Most projects in Jakarta follow a traditional document tendering process, where procurement starts with the engagement of planning consultants to design a project. After the planning documents are completed, contractor and supervision consultant services are procured concurrently. This research aims to identify the factors that result in non-extension and non-payment of supervising consultants and to determine the potential dominant disputes in supervising consultant contracts due to contractor time extension addendums, particularly in projects within the regional government environment of DKI Jakarta. The aim is to minimize the impact of such issues in the future. This research is a combined study with a sequential form. The population of this research consists of building construction projects in the province of DKI Jakarta. The sample for this research is a sports arena construction project. The respondents in this study are the project owners and the supervising consultants associated with the research project. The data will be processed using a rating evaluation method, allowing for the relative comparison of the predetermined variable categories with each other. The provisions should be based on fairness between the contracting parties. The research findings indicate that supervising consultants are entitled to time extensions and additional fees for supervision during the extended period, due to the contractor's extension of the physical implementation time based on technical considerations. The feasibility of the extension proposal is assessed through research, and the results are documented in an addendum to the contract.

Інституційні аспекти розвитку соціального капіталу територіальних громад в Україні

The article aims to analyze the state of the levels and substantiate the directions of institutionalization of the development of social capital of territorial communities. The article analyzes four levels of institutionalization of social capital of territorial communities in Ukraine: group, stakeholder, intercommunity cooperation and international intercommunity cooperation. It is found that the group level of institutionalization is the least developed. At this level, the need to identify leaders and form networks of interaction based on common interests, which would significantly strengthen the potential for community self-sufficiency, remains unaddressed. The level of community stakeholders is poorly engaged, characterized by low activity of public-private partnerships. Significantly better results are observed at the level of intercommunity interaction, the functioning of which is ensured on the regulatory and financial plane through the established system of state funding for community infrastructure development projects, which were largely implemented on the basis of intercommunity cooperation. It has been established that international intercommunity cooperation is also developed. It intensified with the outbreak of full-scale war and was in many cases in-formal and humanitarian in nature. This experience may be useful in the future for the recovery of communities in the postwar period. The paper uses general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis to collect, process and systematize the results of scientific research; abstract-logical and critical analysis — to analyze the levels of institutionalization of social capital of territorial communities; statistical — to collect and systematize data; graphical-to visualize the results of the assessment of international and domestic, intra-Ukrainian, intercommunity cooperation; induction and deduction — to substantiate the main directions of institutionalization of the development of social capital of territorial communities. The main directions of institutionalization of the social capital of territorial communities as a prerequisite for the unification and mobilization of their internal development resources, which is a prerequisite for overcoming the risks caused by the war and the local government reform, are substantiated. The scientific and methodological foundations of the study of social capital at the local level in modern conditions have been improved.

БЕЗПЕКО-ОРІЄНТОВАНЕ УПРАВЛІННЯ РЕСУРСАМИ В РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ ІНФРАСТРУКТУРНИХ ПРОЄКТІВ

The purpose of the article is to research safety-oriented resource management in the implementation of infrastructure projects. The main requirements of the modern development of infrastructure projects and possible forms of financing, taking into account the complexity of the project, are highlighted. Ukraine has a high level of investment attractiveness due to its favorable geographical location, which modernization of infrastructure, compared to the leading countries of the world, is relevant in Ukraine. However, some spheres and regions of Ukraine have a very low level of infrastructure development or its complete absence. This is explained by the fact that the implementation of infrastructure projects in Ukraine is a rather risky process. Safety-oriented management is inherent in large infrastructure projects, the life cycle of the product's use reaches decades. For example, the construction project of an airport, a stadium, an oil depot goes back several decades. In project management, the priority is to focus on value and safety. New approaches to project safety management differ from risk management and quality management. Based on the study of statistical materials, the process of financing infrastructure projects for the period of 2023–2024 was analyzed. Attention is paid in detail to the total income and expenses of communities. The economic development of the state is directly related to the financing of infrastructure projects aimed at modernization and restoration, taking into account modern Ukrainian realities. The purpose of this study is to improve the process of managing the efficiency of infrastructure projects in the post-war period with its practical application. Assessing the current state of security-oriented resource management in the implementation of infrastructure projects determines the relevance of the study and its necessity in wartime conditions. A SWOT analysis of infrastructure projects was conducted. The scheme of the organization of project financing of infrastructure projects is proposed, which makes it possible to forecast all possible options for the development of infrastructure projects, as well as the stages of implementation of infrastructure projects are considered.

Regulation of atmospheric optical quantum communication links

The Russian Federation in 2023 adopted the concept of regulation of the quantum communication industry until 2030. The authors of this article took part in its development. The document substantiates the need to improve the legislation in optical communication. The study reveals that there is no global reference system for legally regulating optical communication, which will pose challenges in effectively overseeing atmospheric optical quantum communication lines. The article presents priority measures aimed at regulating atmospheric optical quantum communication lines, which will expand the commercial potential of quantum communication. The authors propose measures to protect the rights of users of quantum communication services, as well as the rights of owners of atmospheric optical quantum communication lines. In order to facilitate the operation of atmospheric optical quantum communication lines, it is essential to adopt measures beforehand, as legal uncertainties pose limitations on infrastructure project development.

A mathematical approach to calculating slope stability under physical triggering forces. Application to landscape mechanics

In the field of land management, the limit equilibrium calculation method is a mathematical method that harmonizes the complex interplay of diverse factors determining the slope stability. Rooted in mechanical and mathematical principles, this method has paramount significance for guiding the course of safe land management in mountainous regions, especially in the case of infrastructure development projects. Conventional limit equilibrium techniques, while provid- ing preliminary stability assessments, often neglect key factors that can trigger slope failure. These approaches traditionally ignore the spatial variations in soil properties, the temporal dy- namics of phenomena, the kinetic responses to external loads, the complexities of geological formations, and the influences of the hydrological and climatic conditions on slope stability. Our innovative method adopts an enriched mathematical framework that redefines the landscape of force equilibrium techniques. We meticulously tailor this framework by adapting the founda- tional relationships derived from the Mohr-Coulomb shear strength criterion to accommodate the spatially variable geomechanical parameters. This adaptation allows us to capture the nu- anced shifts in mechanical properties over the extent of the slope. Furthermore, we introduce supplementary equations that seamlessly integrate the influences of traffic-induced loads and hydraulic pressures, while also statistically quantifying the contributions of stabilizing struc- tures. To determine the efficacy of this geomatic and landscape-centric numerical tool, we have subjected it to rigorous testing on a test slope. The outcomes derived from our mathematical model reveal the primacy of traffic-related forces as the main destabilizing agents, contrasted with the strengthening effects of reinforcements in maintaining slope stability.

Peran Sukuk Negara Dalam Pembangunan Infrastruktur di Indonesia

Infrastructure development is one of the top priorities for the Indonesian government to achieve sustainable economic growth and enhance the quality of life for its people. Infrastructure plays a significant role in driving economic growth, as the availability of adequate infrastructure in a region contributes to the economic development of that area. However, it's acknowledged that financing large-scale and complex infrastructure projects requires substantial funds. Currently, government sukuk has become a popular choice for the Indonesian government to obtain funds aimed at financing infrastructure development. Economic growth serves as one of the indicators to assess the outcomes of past development efforts and determine the direction of future development. In other words, positive economic growth indicates an improvement in the economy, while negative economic growth signifies a decline. Funding sourced from foreign debt and infrastructure project development in Indonesia has consistently been a recurring issue over the years, given their interconnected nature. The government has taken various measures to ensure infrastructure continues to progress without adding to the burden of foreign debt for the country. One suitable option that can serve as a way out of the limitations in funding sources is through the issuance of Shariah Sovereign Securities or SBSN by the government.

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ МЕХАНИЗМОВ УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ РЫНКА ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ УСЛУГ В РЕГИОНЕ НА ПРИМЕРЕ РЕСПУБЛИКИ ТАТАРСТАН

The growth of innovative processes at the regional level, including transport infrastructure, forces us to more actively study the mechanisms of its development. Based on the results of the analysis, it becomes obvious that in modern conditions, when the needs of economic development of society are increasingly associated with the growth of transport infrastructure, fundamentally new approaches and tools are needed to ensure its sustainable formation. The object of the study is the elements of the transport infrastructure of the Republic of Tatarstan, which act as one of the driving factors and the main tool for the rapid development of the regional economy. The purpose of the study is to provide a reasoned substantiation of scientific and methodological approaches to modernizing the existing management system of the regional economy of the Republic of Tatarstan by developing recommendations for the development and reformatting of regional transport infrastructure. Research methods: data collection, their systematization and classification, statistical processing, comparative analysis, quantitative assessment of the infrastructural development of the region. The novelty of the research lies in the development of tools that ensure the effective development of transport infrastructure projects in the Republic of Tatarstan.

Quantile-based assessment of energy-CO2 emission nexus in Pakistan.

Nonrenewable energy sources maintain a substantial majority of Pakistan's energy composition, exceeding 70%, posing challenges to achieving sustainability goals for a low-carbon economy. Recognizing this, the study determines the critical thresholds where renewable and nonrenewable energies affect more significantly on CO2 emission over the period from 1972Q1 to 2020Q4. The analysis begins by confirming the stationarity of the data through quantile unit root analysis, followed by an examination of long-term associations using quantile cointegration. For quantile-based impact assessments, we apply quantile regression. To uncover the direction of causality within quantiles, we use a novel approach, quantile causality analysis. Nonrenewable energy sources exhibit a long-term association at disaggregated levels, whereas the same is not true for renewable energy across the quantile distribution. Quantile regression results reveal that renewable energy sources positively impact CO2 emissions, with coal having the highest coefficient, followed by oil and gas, particularly in the upper quantiles, τ = {0.70-0.75}. However, renewable energy sources prove insignificant in decreasing CO2 emissions. Similarly, total energy consumption has a positive influence on CO2 emissions at extremely low quantiles, τ = {0.05-0.30} and high quantiles, τ = {0.65-0.90}, indicating sensitivity to extreme variations. The quantile causality analysis highlights a bidirectional causality relationship among CO2 emissions, total energy consumption, and both renewable and nonrenewable energy consumption across lower and upper quantiles. Policymakers should reallocate funds, provide subsidies, and introduce infrastructure development projects to reduce the burden on nonrenewable energy sources based on this quantile analysis.

Risk Assessment in Sustainable Infrastructure Development Projects: A Tool for Mitigating Cost Overruns

The persistent decline in infrastructure spending, notably within the transportation sector, raises concerns about governments’ capacity to meet the demands of a sustainable growing economy. The incorporation of risk assessment in the analysis and computation of potential cost overruns emerges as an effective and efficient tool, underpinning the economic and financial sustainability of infrastructure expansions. Focusing on the “State Road No. 51 of Alemagna Vittorio Veneto” (SSv-51) variant, this study analyzes and proposes a model to forecast the possible cost overruns of an infrastructure project. The application of the risk assessment tool proposed by the National Anti-Corruption Authority (ANAC) offers valuable insights into potential risks associated with project costs and their valuation. The matrix developed in the current study draws from the ANAC Matrix, which comprises four categories of risk divided into 21 risk types. The selection is based on the project’s characteristics, and a matrix is compiled that forecasts the combination of the probability of risk occurrence and the cost impacts on the project. The proposed risk matrix serves as a practical tool for managing uncertainties and estimating potential cost overruns, estimating ex ante a possible cost increase of 7.53%. This projected increase differs only by 1.34% from the final execution costs, mitigating the unforeseen cost overruns not estimated by the initial project. The proposed risk assessment tool emphasizes the importance of integrating risk management into project planning and execution. The research investigated an applied case utilizing an easily adaptable tool, suitable for potential future implementation, further advancement, and broader testing across various project samples in the future. The study provides a framework to assess and mitigate risks linked to cost overruns. As nations navigate infrastructure development complexities, proactive risk management practices are indispensable for efficient resource management, ensuring the economic and financial sustainability of these complex projects.

Incentive modeling analysis in engineering applications and projects with stochastic duration time

Incentives are quite common to be utilized in engineering applications such as some infrastructure development projects or construction projects. Due to the increasing complexity of construction management and the continuing trend towards outsourcing of component or engineering outsourcing activities, we focus on the issue of incentive design. Time collaboration is one of the main focuses of random project duration time in parallel projects. In this article, we consider a setting where a manufacturer outsources two parallel subtasks to two different suppliers, and the manufacturer is time sensitive. On the premise that the project completion time follows the exponential distribution, some models are established to compare the proposed incentives and we get the comparative analysis of the proposed incentives. This paper puts forward three kinds of time-based incentive mechanisms, namely, deadline incentive mechanism, competition mechanism and mixed incentive mechanism. We do modeling analysis for all incentive mechanisms. We get the optimal work rates determined by suppliers and compare various incentive mechanisms to maximize manufacturers' profits.

Effects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the Economies of China and Pakistan

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is an infrastructure and economic development project initiated by China in Pakistan in 2013. The project aims to connect China's western province of Xinjiang to the Pakistani port of Gwadar through a network of roads, railways, pipelines, and power plants. The CPEC is expected to bring several benefits to both China and Pakistan, including expanding China's economic and geopolitical influence in the region and addressing Pakistan's chronic infrastructure deficits, creating new jobs, and attracting foreign investment. The CPEC can also help to alleviate China's domestic overcapacity issues and reduce its dependence on the South China Sea for its energy imports. Moreover, it can improve Pakistan's regional and global connectivity and enhance its geopolitical importance as a gateway to South Asia and the Middle East. However, the success of the CPEC will depend on various factors, including political stability, security, and effective implementation of the project. Overall, the CPEC represents a win-win scenario for China and Pakistan, as it can provide economic benefits to both countries while promoting regional connectivity and integration.

Logistics performance system and their impact on economic corridors: a developing economy perspective

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the various systems in logistics industry of Pakistan through the lens of the World Bank's logistics performance indicators (LPI) and understand their impact on the China–Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) that is a vital part of China's belt and road initiative (BRI).Design/methodology/approachIn this study thematic analysis was performed on twenty-three semi-structured interviews with experts in Pakistan's logistics and supply chain sector to gain an in-depth insight into the logistics performance relative to CPEC.FindingsA performance gap exists in the logistics systems in Pakistan, both for hard and soft infrastructure. The significant challenges are the inefficiencies of the government, minimal use of information and computing technology (ICT), and an incapable workforce. It is essential to be cognizant of the ground realities and amendments required in the existing policies and practices in light of the challenges faced and best practices adopted by developed and developing countries with good standing in logistics performance. This study will guide policymakers and practitioners for hard and soft logistics infrastructure improvement, which may benefit economic corridors in general and CPEC in particular.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the role of ICT in improving both soft and hard logistics infrastructure, which can lead to significant development of economic corridors. The study makes use of a case study of the CPEC to demonstrate the lack of ICT can hamper the growth of an economic corridor despite billions of dollars of investment in the hard infrastructure development projects.