The road factor in economic transformation

The organisers of the 14th Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australia (REAAA) being held from 26-28 March, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, have issued a call for papers from local and international authors, with a deadline for abstracts of 1 June, 2012. The theme of the event (www.14reaaaconf2013.com) is “The road factor in economic transformation” and as the organisers point out, roads are the arteries of a nation facilitating the transportation of the required synergy for economic transformation.
April 26, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
RSSThe organisers of the 14th 5310 Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australia (REAAA) being held from 26-28 March, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, have issued a call for papers from local and international authors, with a deadline for abstracts of 1 June, 2012. The theme of the event (www.14reaaaconf2013.com) is “The road factor in economic transformation” and as the organisers point out, roads are the arteries of a nation facilitating the transportation of the required synergy for economic transformation. As such, the development and maintenance of an efficient road infrastructure is pivotal for sustained economic growth in developing countries. However, the primary bane of contention today is the degradation of the environment as a result of infrastructure development. To alleviate these concerns, development needs to meet the demands of the present without compromising the basic needs of the future. In this context, sustainable road infrastructure development has to integrate economic, social and environmental considerations into decisions regarding human mobility.

There are challenges, but these can be met head-on with careful planning, cost efficient design, sustainable construction and regular maintenance. The technical sessions in this conference have been formulated to find answers and to face such challenges. An exhibition showcasing products and services relating to the road industry will be held throughout the conference.

Among the objectives of the REAAA are to promote the science and practice of road engineering and related professions in the Asia Pacific region through developing professional and commercial links within and between various countries in the region. Currently, the association has a total of 182 institutional members and 1,720 individual members from 36 countries on its register.

The 14th REAAA Conference will be a key feature of the International Construction Week (ICW), an annual programme of the Ministry of Works, Malaysia and organised by the Construction Industry Development Board, Malaysia.

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