Road Safety Observatory
Status of Road Safety in the African Region
Based on data collected for the WHO's 2018 Global Status Report on Road Safety, this fact sheet summarizes road safety data for 44 African countries, representing 93.7% of the…
August 13, 2018
Programmatic
2018 Annual Meeting Proceedings
The annual general meeting (AGM) of the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) is a legal requirement set forth in the governance structure of the pro-gram. The central theme of the 2018 AGM was “…
July 06, 2018
Road Safety Observatory
2nd ARSO Workshop in Abuja: Towards the Establishment of a Road Safety Observatory in Africa
This document summarizes attendees, agenda and outcomes of the 2nd workshop held in Nigeria which had an intense focus on the definition of a minimum number of crash-related variables to be collected…
July 02, 2018
Regional Integration
West and central africa trucking competitiveness
The landlocked countries in West & Central Africa are characterized by large trade imbalances, with export-import ratios below 30 percent, and an overwhelming reliance on road transport. While…
April 13, 2018
Programmatic
SSATP Annual Report 2017
The purpose of this report is to update the members, partners, and Executive Committee of the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) on the status of the second year of implementation of the Third…
March 31, 2018
Road Safety Observatory
1st ARSO Workshop in Dakar: Towards the Establishment of a Road Safety Observatory in Africa
This document summarizes attendees, agenda and outcomes of the 1st workshop held in Dakar which culminated with a Declaration on the intention to establish an all African countries road safety…
February 20, 2018
Road Safety Observatory
Status of Road Safety in the African region
This WHO publication summarizes road safety data for 44 African countries.
January 01, 2018
Road Safety Observatory
UN Voluntary Global Performance Targets for Road Safety Risk Factors, Service Delivery Mechanisms and Corresponding Indicators
This is a summary of the 12 road safety targets and their corresponding 34 indicators.
January 01, 2018
Road Safety Observatory
Survey Results: Road Safety Data, Data Collection Systems and Definitions
The document summarizes the results of relevant surveys undertaken within the Safer Africa project as well as existing road safety analysis documents in order to assess the current situation of…
October 01, 2017
Regional Integration
Container Terminal Concession Guidelines
Two African port associations, the Port Management Association for West Africa and Central Africa (PMAWCA) and the Port Management Association for East Africa and Southern Africa (PMAESA), with the…
June 28, 2017
Programmatic
SSATP Annual Report 2016
As it celebrates its thirtieth anniversary of shaping African transport policies and developing capacity, the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) continues to tackle key challenges that Africa…
April 01, 2017
Road Safety Observatory
Solutions in the Mediterranean
A review of conditions, trends and implications of sustainable mobility solutions in different Mediterranean countries.
October 01, 2016
Programmatic
Second Development Plan (DP2) Completion Report 2008-2014
This completion report of the SSATP Second Development Plan (DP2) presents: Summary of the DP2. Activities carried out during the reporting period and achievements by using indicators specified…
November 01, 2015
Urban Transport & Mobility
Policies for Sustainable Accessibility and Mobility in Urban Areas of Africa
Africa is urbanizing at a very high pace, and both large and intermediate African cities are experiencing rapid and often unplanned growth. As a result, policy- and decision-makers face numerous…
June 23, 2015
Road Asset Management
Private Sector Involvement in Road Financing
Most African countries are faced with substantial challenges to meet their needs for road maintenance, rehabilitation and construction through public financing. The underfunding problems are not…
December 17, 2014
Regional Integration
Reviving trade routes: evidence for maputo corridor
This new SSATP discussion paper reviews the experience of an apparently successful corridor to help understand optimal mix and trade-offs in reviving historical trade route. The Maputo Corridor,…
December 02, 2014
Road Safety
Managing Road Safety in Africa: A Framework for National Lead Agencies
Africa is currently experiencing the highest per capita rate of road fatalities in the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates the rate of road traffic deaths at 24.1 per 100,000 people…
October 12, 2014
Programmatic
SSATP Annual Report 2013
This annual report 2013 showcases SSATP's continued efforts under the Second Development Plan (DP2) to support African countries undertake needed policy reforms that will improve the performance of…
September 01, 2014
Rural Access & Mobility
Good Policies and Practices on Rural Transport in Africa: Planning Infrastructure & Services
A monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system is an essential element of the planning, design and implementation of rural transport projects and is useful in assessing whether projects achieve their…
June 05, 2014
Regional Integration
A Review of International Legal Instruments: Facilitation of Transport and Trade in Africa
Transport infrastructure is essential for inclusive growth and poverty reduction but the investments in building and maintaining it remain sub-optimal as long as the movement of goods is not seamless…
April 30, 2014
Regional Integration
Corridor Transport Observatory Guidlines
Trade and transport corridors are complex entities that have been defined as ‘a coordinated bundle of transport and logistics infrastructure and services that facilitates trade and transport flows…
November 26, 2013
