The contribution of the road transport network to supporting development: The case of the Wilaya of M'sila, Algeria

The paper evaluates the development and capacities of action road network, in particular, its degree density accessibility specific years 1998 2017, Wilaya M'sila, (Algeria). This aims to understand extent contribution this network support region. To identify municipal socio-economic profile, 41 indicators were used, 6 determine density, 5 measure accessibility. After comparing results previously specified years, it was found that there an improvement which included 10 municipalities, accompanied by a clear repeated positive 7 these terms accessibility, noted attached 8 notable indicators. also showed spatial distribution networks does not present trend, necessarily tend towards geographical dependence, where are grand urban localities, or lower rank localities. In addition, factors sometimes absent, when is present, varies according location characteristics (density/accessibility). case consisted decrease migration rates, significant increase birth addition economic However, somewhat different, since what distinguishes helps attract facilities, choose best location.