A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Road Infrastructure Project Implementation in Developing Countries

Evidently, no generally accepted framework, concept and constructs currently exist although notably a lot of research has been made in the arena of Sustainable Road Infrastructure Project (SRIP) implementation. As a matter of fact, there are differing views by scholars regarding the SRIP implementation theory thereby making it a hazy and vague concept which is still a subject of debate. Till date, there has been a varied understanding of sustainability in terms of infrastructure development. This paper introduces a conceptual framework integrating the existing frameworks while considering the gaps in the literature and suggesting other criteria to succintly help in addressing those gaps. The methodological approach adopted for the study was acontent analysis of published peer-reviewed journal articles discussing Sustainable Infrastructure Development. The conceptual framework herein introduced, defines the criteria and indicators to be considered in the implementation of SRIPs in developing countries. It subsequently shows the various constructs that influence successful implementation of SRIP in developing countries. The framework developed in this paper can be generally applied in the implementation of SRIPs in developing countries. © 2019 The Authors. Published by Budapest University of Technology and Economics & Diamond Congress Ltd. Peer-review under responsibility of the scientific committee of the Creative Construction Conference 2019.