Prototype using demonstration data. Final scores will be replaced by computed RAI-Next results.

Global Rural Accessibility Observatory

RAI-Next

Measuring rural accessibility beyond roads.

RAI-Next is a prototype platform for comparing how rural populations can reach essential services, facilities, and connectivity across countries using open-data, road-network distance-based methods.

Beyond road connectivity

Rural accessibility is shaped by what roads connect people to: care, education, administrative services, transport options, digital infrastructure, finance, markets, and social facilities.

Top countries in demo data

Nine dimensions of rural accessibility

Health Services

13.3%

Access to clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and primary care points.

Education

12.3%

Reachability of schools and other educational services.

Administrative Services

9.5%

Access to public offices and core administrative support.

Basic Consumer Needs

12.0%

Availability of markets, shops, and everyday essentials.

Transportation

13.8%

Road-network access to mobility infrastructure and corridors.

Public Transportation

13.6%

Access to bus, rail, and shared public transport nodes.

Digital Connectivity

10.2%

Proxy access to connectivity and digital service readiness.

Social and Religious Facilities

8.6%

Access to social, cultural, and religious facilities.

Financial and ATM Services

9.1%

Access to banks, ATMs, and basic financial services.

Transparent methodology and replaceable data

The MVP uses CSV and JSON files under public/data. Real computed RAI-Next outputs can replace the demonstration files without redesigning the user interface.

Download demo data