MCC should explore the use of relatively low-cost methods of monitoring key intermediate outcomes, such as continued regular traffic counts, to better inform the time-pattern and composition of road impacts. While few if any detectable welfare/income benefits accrued over the time period studied, longer-term impacts cannot yet be ruled out. MCC, along with other donors, have learned that the time pattern of rural road investment benefits can be slower than was projected in this study. Since these findings do not distinguish between small total benefits, or slow realization of benefits, the magnitude of the full eventual benefits remains uncertain. More frequent monitoring of key intermediate outcomes could inform the appropriate time to conduct a follow-up household survey where significant household impacts are expected.
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