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Summary
The purpose of this evaluation was to assess the socio-economic and inclusive development impacts of the Cao Lanh Bridge Project on individuals and households through the alterations in their socio-economic conditions since the baseline survey over the Mekong River in southern Vietnam. The impacts of the entire CMDCP were also examined wherever possible.
The evaluation includes a before-and-after approach with time-series and panel data to measure socio-economic benefits, and three surveys conducted in 2017, 2019 and 2021. The Cao Lanh Bridge and the Connectivity Project acted as a catalyst for Government of Vietnam investments in road transport infrastructure in the local area.
The Cao Lanh Bridge could better assist Vietnam in building resilient and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Mekong Sub-region by creating a better regional economic connectivity for facilitation of goods and trade and attracting more investments.
A follow-up survey is recommended in the next five years to, post COVID-19 containment and completion of the expressway to provide a full evaluation of the Cao Lanh Bridge.