Ghana, Sierra Leone
Bridging the Gap: Capacity Building Workshops in Freetown and Kumasi Drive Public Transport Improvement
April 15, 2024
In April 2024, two African cities, Freetown and Kumasi, hosted capacity-building workshops that brought together government officials and public transport operators to collectively address…
Ethiopia
, Addis Ababa, AUC Headquarters
Accelerating Africa’s Maritime Future: The African Port Digitalization Report Validation Workshop
June 27, 2024
On June 27, 2024, the African Union Commission (AUC) hosted the African Port Digitalization Report Validation Workshop at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, marking a significant milestone in…
WEBINAR: Unlocking Trade & Transport Corridors in Africa: A Data-Driven Approach
June 25, 2024
Transport corridors in Africa are vital for trade and mobility, yet they face challenges that hinder their efficiency and effectiveness. Recognizing this, the Africa Transport Policy Program Fourth…
Paratransit / Popular Transportation Day @ Transforming Transportation 2024
March 21, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024 The World Bank HQ MC C2-350 Join us for Paratransit / Popular Transportation Day (P/PTD) held on the sidelines of Transforming Transportation 2024.…
Gambia, The, Tanzania
, Online Webinar
WEBINAR: Leveraging Digitalization for African Ports - Insights and Pathways
April 17, 2024
Click to Register Leveraging digital solutions to enhance performance along regional transport corridors is a key focus of the Africa Transport Policy Program Fourth Development Plan (SSATP DP4-…
Nigeria
, Lagos
AUMA's Second General Assembly Sets Ambitious Path for the Future of Urban Mobility in Africa
November 06, 2023
Within Africa's evolving urban mobility landscape, the African Association of Urban Mobility Authorities (AUMA) has emerged as a beacon for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity…
Tunisia
, Gammarth
Forging Ahead: Tunisia's Urban Mobility Leaders Prepare for Implementing the New National Urban Mobility Policy (NUMP)
October 23, 2023
Tunisia stands out among African nations for its proactive approach to ensuring urban populations enjoy efficient mobility and accessibility over the long term. Notably, the Tunis urban light…
Unleashing Africa's Sustainable Urban Mobility Future through Global Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration
June 04, 2023
Strategic collaboration and a steadfast commitment to sustainable urban mobility took center stage at the UITP Global Summit 2023. One of the standout activities of the summit was the peer-to…
Hybrid / Washington DC
Paratransit Day: A Transforming Transportation 2023 Side Event
March 16, 2023
Paratransit services (a.k.a. “informal” or “popular transportation”) play a critical and overlooked role in the transportation landscape of developing countries. Due to the lack of formal…
Cote d'Ivoire
, Abidjan
NEWS RELEASE: The African Association of Urban Mobility Authorities (AAUMA) is officially created
February 21, 2023
Several African countries have embarked on the creation of urban mobility authorities to strengthen urban transport governance in the metropolitan areas experiencing the highest population…
Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, Nigeria
WEBINAR: Lessons from Experiences Building the Capacity of Paratransit Operators in African Cities
January 10, 2023
Click to Register Many African cities are undertaking Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects in a market dominated by informal bus operators or the paratransit sector. Among other things, these BRT lines…
Online
WEBINAR: Strengthening Road Safety Lead Agencies in Africa
June 01, 2022
Road traffic fatalities and injuries are a global concern and a significant development challenge for low- and middle-income countries, including those in Africa. The cost of road traffic crashes in…
Ghana, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Zambia
WEBINAR: Improving Road Safety & Traffic Management in African Cities
In partnership with the FIA Foundation, the Africa Transport Policy Program hosted a webinar to present concrete urban mobility, road safety, and traffic management guidance that will help city…
Online
The African Union Commission hosts the 2nd General Assembly of the African Road Safety Observatory Online
March 22, 2022
The African Road Safety Observatory (ARSO) is one of the main achievements of the African Road Safety Agenda over the 2011-2020 decade. The objective of ARSO is to foster national, international and…
Online
2nd Global Meeting of Regional Road Safety Observatories
November 30, 2021
November 30-December 1, 2021 @ 1:00-4:00pm CET ︎(Paris) See the complete Event Program Register Here The Network of regional Road Safety Observatories (RSO) is a global forum on road…
WEBINAR
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[WEBINAR] Modernizing Public Transport in Africa: Innovations in Fare Payment Systems for Transport
June 29, 2021
VIDEO RECORDING Africa has been a hotspot for the rapid growth of micropayment services, mobile and smartphone-based transactions, and the technical, sales, and administrative platforms supporting…
South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Philippines, Colombia
, Online
Virtual Workshop on Improving "Informal" Public Transport in Developing Countries
In developing cities, particularly small-to-medium size ones, “informal” public transport or “paratransit” is the main means of personal transportation. The informal public transport sector provides…
Online webinar
WEBINAR: Safer and Cleaner Used Vehicles for Africa
April 08, 2021
Millions of used cars, vans, and minibuses exported from Europe, the United States, and Japan to low- and middle-income countries are of poor quality, hindering efforts to mitigate air…
Online
SSATP & UITP Webinar: Enhancing the Financial Sustainability and Commercial Viability of BRTs in Sub-Saharan Africa: Factor Analysis & Assessment Tool
December 15, 2020
Enhancing the Financial Sustainability and Commercial Viability of BRTs in Sub-Saharan Africa: Factor Analysis & Assessment Tool December 15, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (DC) …
Rwanda, South Africa, Nigeria, India
3rd Joint UITP & SSATP Webinar: Innovations and New Solutions for Small/Individual Bus Operators - How to Adapt to the New Normal?
In the third edition of the informal transport webinar series organized by SSATP together with the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), discussions focused on how the use…
Turkey, Sierra Leone, Mexico, Asia
Joint UITP & SSATP Webinar 2: Key Factors of Success to Formalize Informal Transport and the Significance of Authorities
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on public transport worldwide and in particular on the informal transport sector, including small and individual bus operators. This…
