Since its launch in 1987, the Program has greatly evolved while remaining faithful to its mandate of putting the transport sector in the forefront of development. Africa has greatly grown too - in many ways, due to its better transport strategies, better transport infrastructure financing and maintenance, better logistics along its road and rail corridors. To learn more about SSATP and how it has been instrumental in this evolution, please read our bilingual SSATP 1987-2011 feature