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Inland waterways classification as a tool for public policy and planning: core concepts and proposals for South America
1 February 2016
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Inland waterways classification as a tool for public policy and planning: core concepts and proposals for South America
- Author: Jaimurzina, Azhar; Wilmsmeier, Gordon; Montiel, Daniela
- Physical description: 12 páginas.
- Publisher: ECLAC
- Date: 1 February 2016
Abstract
This FAL Bulletin looks at the classification of navigable inland waterways in South America. It describes an existing classification system (ECMT/UNECE), noting its role in
the development of river transport, based on which it discusses lessons learned and presents a preliminary proposal for a classification for South America.