Regional Infrastructure Development Research Articles

Infrastructure and EU Regional Convergence: What Policy Implications Does Non-Linearity Bring?

One of the priority areas of the EU is infrastructure development. Over 2021–2027, it is planned to allocate more than 116 billion EUR of support from EU structural funds to transport and ICT infrastructure. For investments to promote the growth of lagging regions and reduce regional disparities, investments must be efficiently allocated. Considering limitations of previous studies, this study aims to provide recommendations for policymakers regarding infrastructure investment allocation after assessing the non-linear relationships between transport and ICT infrastructure development and convergence of EU MS NUTS2 regions. The general specification for estimations is based on the neoclassical conditional beta-convergence model. Additionally, a non-linear specification with interactions is developed to estimate the effect of infrastructure development on convergence. We used Generalized Methods of Movement estimator for the robustness check to reduce possible endogeneity bias. Estimations indicated that a non-linear relationship between infrastructure development and convergence is present. We have found strong evidence of the diminishing marginal effect of infrastructure development on convergence and have identified a tipping point after which infrastructure development slows down convergence, i.e., convergence is still present but at a slower rate. The study results made it possible to present several essential recommendations to policymakers that would increase the effectiveness of investments in infrastructure. Investments should be distributed according to smaller regional units, i.e., NUTS 2 level. The optimal level of infrastructure development that ensures convergence of regions for each type of infrastructure has to be established to ensure that the investments are not too intense and to generate the maximum potential outcomes.

Transportation Infrastructure and Family Educational Expectations: An Empirical Analysis Based on the China Family Panel Survey

Based on data from the China Statistical Yearbook and China Family Panel Survey (CFPS), this article investigated the influence of regional transportation infrastructure development on family education expectations. Research results show that there is a significant positive correlation between transportation infrastructure and family educational expectations and that the improvement of transportation infrastructure can enhance the family’s willingness to engage their children in higher education. According to the results of influencing mechanism analysis, transportation infrastructure development affects family education expectations by increasing family income and changing family reproduction concepts and educational ideas. In addition, the impact of transportation infrastructure construction on family education expectations is heterogeneous: the positive correlation between them is particularly significant in rural areas with less developed transportation infrastructure, in areas with low average education level of parents and slow information communication, and among families of lower social classes; however, the relationship between the two variables is not prominent in urban areas, in areas where information communication is fast and parents have a higher average education level, and among families with higher social classes. These research findings offer the nation and government new implications for better promoting poverty alleviation through education and rural revitalization in underdeveloped areas.

Evaluation of Spatio-Temporal Settlement Pattern in an Airport Region

Envisioning the airport’s expanding relevance as a hub for passenger movement and its immediate ancillaries and as a focal point for inducing growth that embraces enormous conurbations and associated services, this paper seeks to identify factors likely to impact the regions surrounding the airport, especially from a viewpoint of planning and development. The rationale for focusing on these areas is to determine the impact of change in landside connectivity in an airport region on the hierarchy and interaction of settlements. In order to explore the objective, the application of GIS, as well as statistical analysis, has been undertaken for the selected case study of Bagdogra Airport, West Bengal, India in the North-East region and with geographically challenging terrain. Methodologically, this paper tries to identify changes in the various types of socio-economic and urbanizing factors to find out the impact of change in connectivity on settlement patterns in the region. It is evident from the results that, while visualizing the spatial structure of the factors affected in the airport’s region, the airport can be considered a pivot that induces urbanization and increases the number of amenities in its vicinity. As a result, it is apparent that large airports are transitioning from airport cities to new focus locations in the regions for the development of regional infrastructure that catalyze the phenomenon of urbanization.

Имитационное моделирование развития Ванино-Совгаванского мультимодального транспортного узла

Purpose: Working-out of simulation model of multimodal transport node functioning to solve the problem of regional transport infrastructure development. Determination of the optimal ratio of technical and technological parameters of railway and sea port infrastructure, namely: technical parameters of MTN (Multimodal Transport Node) objects which determine their capacity in view of reliability of their functioning; processing time of applications (on cars, trains, ships, etc.) at each MTN object. Methods: Methodology for structural systems analysis, system theory, agent-based, discrete-event and system-dynamic modeling were applied. Results: Theoretical foundations for modeling methods are considered and the application of simulation modeling to solve the task of effective functioning of large transport systems in the conditions of uncertainty is substantiated. The simulation model of Vanino-Sovgavan multimodal transport node development was carried out to justify design decisions on change of MTN railway infrastructure oblique and capacity. The values of parameters at which the system can function smoothly in conditions of car traffic rise have been determined. Practical importance: The developed simulation model makes it possible to analyze the work of the key transport node of the Far East with the purpose of its effective and sustainable functioning. In addition, the model can be used to rationalize the work of existing transport nodes and to solve the issue of advanced development of a regional transport infrastructure, primarily, the Trans-Siberian and Baikal-Amur Mainlines, the Northern Sea Route, sea ports, border crossings and approaches to them in order to ensure production improvement for mining, processing and transportation of natural resources and realization of transit potential of Siberia, the Far East and the Arctic zone of Russia.

PENGARUH PEMBANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR TERHADAP INVESTASI DI KABUPATEN GORONTALO

This study aims to determine the magnitude of the influence of infrastructure development in the field of Education, Infrastructure in the Health sector and Infrastructure in the Agriculture sector on increasing investment in the form of PMA and PMDN in Gorontalo Regency. The results of secondary data processing using multiple regression analysis where the infrastructure of Education, Health, and Agriculture simultaneously showed a significant effect where the F-count 25.848 was greater than the F-table 3.47. While partially; infrastructure in education and agriculture shows the most significant effect compared to health infrastructure as evidenced by t-test analysis, where t-count X1 = 4.743 and X2 = 7.618 is greater than t-table 1.714. Overall, the three variables show a positive and quite strong influence on increasing investment in Gorontalo Regency, this can be proven by looking at the correlation coefficient (R) of 0.895 or 89% which increases in the three independent variables will result in an increase in the dependent variable, namely investation. The implications of this research are directed at the expectations of the local government of Gorontalo Regency in making public policies regarding the acceleration of infrastructure development and making a number of breakthroughs or innovations that are effective in attracting investors to invest in the regional infrastructure development sub-sector.

Agent-based modelling of sustainable development of regional healthcare infrastructure

Agent-based modelling of sustainable development of regional healthcare infrastructure

URBAN MARKETING AS A METHOD OF MANAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERRITORY

The article deals with urban marketing as a method of managing the development of the territory. It should be noted that today territorial marketing is one of the most effective tools for the development of territories. Today, a number of Russian regions demonstrate success in this direction, forming and clearly positioning key and priority areas of development, laying the principles of marketing into the strategy of regional development, creating marketing structures under local administrations. A specialized Ministry of Regional Development needs to take over the functions of monitoring and supporting the development of local industry and localized tourism, forming new economic and logistics chains on an interregional basis. The Ministry could well take control of projects for the development of regional and local infrastructure, where the level of abuse and lack of control is beginning to approach dangerous on a national scale.

Partai Politik Lokal Dan Evaluasi Dalam Penyelenggaraan Dana Otonomi Khusus Aceh

Aceh as a special autonomous region can regulate and manage its own region. This authority is given by the central government through decentralization and deconcentration which is regulated in Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government. As a special autonomous region, Aceh is given the freedom to establish political parties and manage Dana Otonomi Khusus (DOKA) (the Aceh Special Autonomy Fund) for the welfare of the Acehnese people, but Aceh is still ranked first as the poorest region at the Sumatera level, data obtained through the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). This research method uses normative research to examine and analyze local government policies on the Aceh Special Autonomy Fund (DOKA) with a conceptual approach. The results of this The results of this study conclude from the corruption case in Aceh and the first poverty, First that local political parties are the sectoral leaders of Aceh's special autonomy funds through legislative and executive seats in the Aceh region, special autonomy funds are misused through regional infrastructure development. Second, that the special autonomy funds are controlled by combatants of the Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM) Free Aceh Movement through the collection of nangroe taxes which are deposited to the top officials of the Free Aceh Movement from funds for regional development planning and implementation.

Methodological approach to the study of the electro-hydrogen system in Northeast Asia

The article proposes a methodological approach to the development of the tools for studying the international electro-hydrogen system creation in Northeast Asia. The term "hydrogen carrier" was introduced and its definition was given. The resource, economic and technological prerequisites for the development of the unified regional infrastructure to produce, transfer, transform and utilise both electricity and "hydrogen carriers" for consumers of energy services are considered. The author points out the need for a comprehensive consideration of technological, economic, social and political factors when developing such a complex technical system, which affects the diverse actors' interests. In order to create mutual understanding and balance the stakeholders’ interests, the tool to evaluate the efficiency of such a system is necessary. The use of mathematical models is becoming one of the most vital and widespread techniques employed for this purpose. Thereby, the article deals with the structure and the development stages of a regional electro-hydrogen model for Northeast Asia. The review of models that address the issues of hydrogen technologies and renewable energy integration into energy supply systems is given. The main types of models used to describe such technical and economic systems are identified and it is concluded that the development of a two-level modelling system is necessary. The production and transport models at the upper (international) level should be the core of the proposed models system. At the lower level (the "green hydrogen carriers" production), the models of optimal resource management are required to determine the composition and parameters of the technological equipment. Step-by-step development of the modelling system is proposed. The first stage is the simplest scenario where only solar and wind energy is considered as an energy source. At this stage, it is possible to weed out inefficient technologies and identify targeted technologies and mechanisms for multilateral regional cooperation. The second stage should balance the interests of the actors and stakeholders. Here, the traditional renewable energy (biomass, hydro and pumped storage) along with carbon (thermal) and nuclear power generation, as well as other ("carbon") hydrogen technologies will become available for consideration. The final, third stage of the research tools development, will require separate accounting of "green" and "carbon" energy to consider certification mechanisms and energy pricing when building the international hydrogen system in Northeast Asia. In conclusion, the structure of the first stage production and transport model is described. This model will allow estimating the comparative effectiveness of different electric and hydrogen technologies to deliver green energy to consumers in the Northeast Asian economies.

SELECTION OF LOGISTICS CENTRES LOCATION ON CHINA-EUROPE TRANSPORT CORRIDOR

The issue of accelerating container transportation on China-Europe corridor has been on the agenda for a long time, and many decisions have been made in this vein. However, in this paper, in addition to the issue of speeding up China-Europe route transportation, the development of regional transport infrastructure is designated as an equally important factor. One of the main elements of the transport infrastructure is logistics centers. In this work, the list of candidate cities for the construction of a logistics center was processed using the ArcGIS Network Analyst technical package, the results were analyzed and the most stable model was identified.

Analisis Pengaruh PDRB, Investasi, Upah Minimum Provinsi Terhadap Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja Di Pulau Jawa

Geographically, the province on the island of Java is a strategic area for the national economy because of its more advanced economic growth and development compared to other regions and has a relatively high population. Regional differences on the island of Java which have their own characteristics that affect different development patterns, the island of Java is also inseparable from the history of regional infrastructure development on the island of Java which is far more advanced than other islands in Indonesia. This study aims to determine how big the influence of GDP, Domestic Investment, Foreign Investment, and the Provincial Minimum Wage on Labor Absorption in Java, partially or simultaneously. The results of this study GDP has a positive and significant effect on Labor Absorption, Domestic Investment (PMDN) has a positive and significant impact on Labor Absorption, Foreign Investment has a positive and significant impact on Labor Absorption, and the Provincial Minimum Wage has a positive and significant effect on Employment. has no positive and insignificant effect on Labor Absorption.

Reshaping the Healthcare Sector with Economic Policy Measures Based on COVID-19 Epidemic Severity: A Global Study.

Governments around the world are looking for ways to manage economic consequences of COVID-19 and promote economic development. The aim of this study is to identify the areas where the application of economic policy measures would enhance the resilience of societies on epidemic risks. We use data on the COVID-19 pandemic outcome in a large number of countries. With the estimation of multiple econometric models, we identify areas being a reasonable choice for economic policy intervention. It was found that viable remediation actions worth taking can be identified either for long-, mid-, or short-term horizons, impacting the equality, healthcare sector, and national economy characteristics. We suggest encouraging research and development based on innovative technologies linked to industries in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotech, promoting transformation of healthcare systems based on new technologies, providing access to quality healthcare, promoting public healthcare providers, and investing in the development of regional healthcare infrastructure, as a tool of equal regional development based on economic assessment. Further, a central element of this study, i.e. the innovative identification matrix, could be populated as a unique policy framework, either for latest pandemic or any similar outbreaks in future.

MOTIVASI KOMUNIKASI TRANSAKSIONAL ANTARA ELIT POLITIK DENGAN MASYARAKAT AGRARIS PADA PEMILIHAN KEPALA DAERAH

This study aims to find and explain the motivation for transactional communication between the political elite and the agrarian community in the 2015 Pilkada in North Konawe Regency. Data collection techniques through interview instruments, shadowing techniques by following the political elite, participatory observation, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and documentation studies.The results showed that the motivation for transactional communication between the political elite and the agrarian society was: (1) Political Interest Motivation. Political elite motivation for power. (2) Motivation of social relations. The motivation of political elites and agrarian society due to family (clan) (3) Regional proximity motivation: Regional faction that regional proximity was formed in the political sphere in the 2015 election in North Konawe to give rise to regional factions. (4) Motivation for Social and Cultural Relations. (5) The economic motivation of the Agrarian Society is to increase economic investment in agriculture through the development of regional infrastructure, agricultural technology, land clearing, capital assistance, the opening of farm roads, fertilizers, seeds, electricity and so on.

Влияние инфраструктуры на размещение населения и развитие регионов России

High divergence of demographic and socio-economic development significantly hinders the sustainable growth of the Russian economy. This article analyses the influence of infrastructure on population distribution and development of Russian regions. The study focuses on theoretical and practical issues related to identifying the features of infrastructure development as a factor of settlement and formation of population, considering the migration attractiveness of Russian regions. The research aimed to reveal a correlation between the regional infrastructure development and population distribution characterised by its density and net migration. To this end, we calculated the correlation between these indicators of population distribution and development indices of transport, energy, social, communal and telecommunications infrastructure. Additionally, the correlation between gross regional product and the same infrastructure development indices was estimated. The correlation analysis revealed the presence of a weak positive relationship between the regional population density, net migration, and all infrastructure development indices, except for social one. The strongest positive relationship is observed between the regional population density and the transport infrastructure development index. Good transport accessibility gives people easier access to other types of infrastructure and consequently increases the spatial connectivity and demographic potential of certain areas. Infrastructure development greatly influences not only social indicators of regional development but also economic ones, as shown by the correlation between gross regional product and development indices of transport, telecommunications and energy infrastructure. Thus, according to the conducted statistical analysis, the existing but weak relationship between infrastructure development indices and population distribution confirms the presence of a set of factors, where infrastructure is not the main one. Nevertheless, the removal of infrastructure constraints and an increase in the infrastructure quality and availability will help overcome both the demographic and economic contraction of Russia.

Systematization of modern approaches to scientific and methodological support for the development of regional innovative infrastructure

Systematization of modern approaches to scientific and methodological support for the development of regional innovative infrastructure

Infrastructure investment projects: financing and management mechanisms

The article analyses the modern market for project finance, its sectorial structure, and main development trends. In this study, the project financing method is used, which is the most effective when applied to infrastructure investment projects under the principles of public-private partnership. The use of this method permitted the breakdown of project development in two tiers, national and commercial. Results from the project financing method can be used not only to decide on the feasibility and conditions of project implementation, but also to justify management decisions at the stage of its implementation, so that the achievements are consistent with the planned goals. The concept of managing regional economic competitiveness was developed and is built around the use of PPP. The practical significance of the study is that its main provisions allow for an effective regional socio-economic policy, based on the systemic development of regional infrastructure and aimed at boosting competitiveness.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Pembangunan Infrastruktur Daerah

This study aims to seek an understanding of community empowerment through regional infrastructure development using the Literature Review method, namely reading and reviewing main ideas on the same topic to add arguments and views or opinions of the author on the topic to be raised. In addition to researchers using review papers, the authors can also see the advantages and disadvantages of the previous ones, so that they can make improvements and make more regular formulations. At least there are several things we need to do before reviewing a journal article, including: Finding a journal that fits the research topic raised (differentiate a journal from an article or tutorial, Reading the entire contents of the journal, and Trying to rewrite it in your own language the meaning of From this explanation, it can be concluded that a journal review is a text that contains a summary of scientific research on certain topics. This of course can be considered as a summary or evaluation of other people's writings regarding community empowerment through regional infrastructure development. must have guidelines for the impacts and consequences of development planning In order to avoid problems in the development process, another thing is to look at the environmental impacts that will result from development projects initiated primarily at a certain regional level where the area is has characteristics that are still traditional people and are still thick with culture. The development planning process must be able to accommodate the needs of the local community without damaging the existing ecosystem and providing a good effect on the community, especially the economy and welfare.

Гастрономический туризм как инструмент модернизации развития экономики региона

The objectives of the presented research are to identify the possibilities of gastronomic tourism as a promising tool for the modernization of the regional economy, as well as to develop practical proposals for the development of gastronomic tourism in the regions of the Russian Federation. To achieve these goals, the following aspects were analyzed: the impact of gastronomic tourism on the development of the tourism economy as a component of the regional economy, the impact of the formation of gastrotours on the development of interregional ties, the development of regional infrastructure, the development of intercultural relations, the definition of state and regional authenticity.

The Unevenness of Construction Market Development and Regional Infrastructure Development in Russia

Aim. The presented study aims to address the issues of the unevenness of construction market development and regional infrastructure development in the Russian Federation.Tasks. The authors analyze the scale of the construction markets in Russian regions and compare it with the level of infrastructure development.Methods. This study uses statistical methods of information processing, including the index method, ranking, and expert assessment. Input data for the analysis include official statistical reports of the Federal State Statistics Service (major socio-economic indicators and indicators of construction activity development in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation), analytical reviews of InfraOne Research — Russian infrastructure: development index 2020, and data from the SPARK service.Results. The study examines the specific features of regional construction market development and divides regions into five groups based on the scale of construction markets. The authors assess the relationship between the volume of construction works and the scale of the contractor market with the values of the infrastructure development index and the volume of housing commissioning. It is concluded that there is a mutual influence between the scale of the construction market and the level of infrastructure development. The results of the study can be used in the development (updating) of strategies for the development of the construction complex and infrastructure, as well as in the implementation of government policy in this area.Conclusions. Based on the analysis of the volume of construction works, Russian regions are divided into five groups depending on the scale of the construction market. The scale is assessed based on the extent of the region’s contribution to the total volume of construction works performed in the Russian Federation. Assessment of the relationship between the volume of construction works and the scale of the contractor market with the values of the infrastructure development index indicates that regions with a large volume of construction works have a higher infrastructure development index. The volume of construction works and the number of construction companies do not always have an effect the infrastructure development index.

Infrastructure investment projects: financing and management mechanisms

PurposeThis paper analyses the modern market for project finance, its sectorial structure and main development trends. This study aims to form a constructive diagnostic toolkit for investment support of infrastructure design in regions, taking into account spatial asymmetry in the context of an integrated management approach.Design/methodology/approachWhen analyzing the public–private partnership (PPP) project performance, it is reasonable to distinguish the following two levels of discount rates: state and private. To achieve a high level of development of the general infrastructure of a region, a conceptual approach to the formation of investment support for the development of regional infrastructure has been developed.FindingsThe scientific contribution of this study is to improve the approach to modeling investment support for regional infrastructure design in the context of spatial asymmetry. Implementation of infrastructure projects creates prerequisites for sustainable economic growth, improvement in business and investment and social attractiveness of the national economy and its regions.Practical implicationsThe practical significance of this study is that its main provisions allow for an effective regional socio-economic policy, based on the systemic development of regional infrastructure and aim at boosting competitiveness.Originality/valueRecommendations can be used by regional and local authorities to formulate a socio-economic strategy for regional development as well as by representatives of private business who intend to engage in regional PPP projects.