Reducing Road Traffic Deaths in Africa: A Data-Driven Monitoring Framework for Action
January 30, 2025
Road traffic crashes are a global crisis, claiming 1.19 million lives in 2021 alone. Nowhere is this crisis more acute than in Africa, where the road traffic death rate stands at over 19 per…
Cote d'Ivoire
, Abidjan
PRESS RELEASE: Côte d'Ivoire Hosts First Francophone Training for Leaders in Road Safety Management
January 27, 2025
ABIDJAN, January 27, 2025 – The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), in partnership with the Ministry of Transport through the Office of Road Safety of Côte d'Ivoire (OSER), is pleased to…
Unlocking Innovation in the Paratransit Sector: Results of the SSATP-PPIAF Call for Comparative Research Papers
January 09, 2025
The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), with funding from the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF), launched a call for comparative research abstracts on “Technologies…
Guinea
, Conakry
Charting a Digital Future for African Ports: SSATP’s Role at the 44th PMAWCA Annual Council Meeting
November 18, 2024
For many years, the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) has partnered with the Port Management Association for West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) to advance innovations in port statistical…
South-South Academia Cooperation (SSAC): Call for Comparative Research Papers
November 04, 2024
➡️ To access the call for papers in English, please click here.➡️ Pour accéder à l'appel à communications en français, veuillez cliquer ici.➡️ Para aceder à chamada de trabalhos em…
Cote d'Ivoire
, Abidjan
SSATP and AfDB: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Transport Future in Africa Together
September 18, 2024
The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) reinforced its commitment to sustainable transport in Africa at the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Transport Forum 2024. Organized by the AfDB, this…
Main Takeaways from the SSATP Webinar on Unlocking Trade & Transport Corridors in Africa
July 09, 2024
Despite their importance, trade and transport corridors in Africa face numerous challenges that hinder their efficiency and effectiveness. SSATP's Fourth Development Plan (2022-2026) aims to…
Online
SSATP RECs-TCC Re-Established: A Milestone for Regional Connectivity and Economic Integration
July 04, 2024
To achieve the objectives of the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), adherence to the core principles of partnership, ownership, and sustainability is essential. Structured coordination…
Zambia
About the SSATP Leaders in Road Safety Management Training Program
June 03, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Leaders in Road Safety Management (LRSM) Training Program, a groundbreaking initiative by the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP). The…
Zambia, Rwanda, Malawi
, Lusaka
Zambia's Road Transport & Safety Agency Hosts Inaugural SSATP Leaders in Road Safety Management Training Program
June 03, 2024
LUSAKA, June 3, 2024 –The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), in collaboration with Zambia's Road Transport & Safety Agency (RTSA), is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural…
Key Insights from the SSATP Webinar on Leveraging Digitalization for African Ports: Insights and Pathways
May 16, 2024
Leveraging digital solutions to enhance performance along regional transport corridors is a key focus of the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) Fourth Development Plan (DP4-2022-2026).…
Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya
Building a Strong Foundation for Urban Mobility in Africa: Lessons from Urban Transport Authorities
February 29, 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a critical juncture, with its cities expanding at an unprecedented rate due to rapid urbanization. This surge in urban populations underscores the urgent need for…
Morocco
Harmonizing Road Transport Regulations for a Safer and Efficient Africa
December 18, 2023
In a bid to enhance road safety and streamline transport regulations across the African continent, the African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and…
Nigeria
, Lagos
Lagos Hosts the Second General Assembly of the African Association of Urban Mobility Authorities
November 06, 2023
LAGOS, NIGERIA – November 6, 2023 – The bustling city of Lagos, renowned for its vibrant and dynamic urban ecosystem, is hosting the Second General Assembly of the newly established African…
Morocco
, Marrakech
Unveiling Africa's Road Safety Commitment: Reflections from Marrakech
September 25, 2023
The second Kofi Annan Road Safety Award Ceremony was held on September 25-26, 2023, in the vibrant city of Marrakech, Morocco. Organized by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics of Morocco…
Cameroon
, Douala
From Gridlock to Guidebook: Transformative Insights for Urban Transport Planners in Africa and Beyond
September 11, 2023
Cities across developing countries are grappling with the intricacies of urban mobility challenges. As populations burgeon, motorization escalates and urban sprawl grows, urban planning is…
Senegal
, Dakar
Charting a Path to Safer Roads: Senegal's Pivotal Commitment
June 14, 2023
As Africa faces the highest rate of road fatalities worldwide, the continent confronts an increasingly urgent road safety challenge. Over the past three decades, road traffic deaths…
The Urgent Need for Concerted Road Safety Action in Africa
February 24, 2023
All road users in Africa face the dangers posed by unlit roads, low-quality imported and overcrowded vehicles, and reckless drivers who speed down poorly designed roads on a daily basis.…
Beyond electric vehicles, what will it take to decarbonize the transport sector in Africa?
February 24, 2023
Written by Simon Saddier At COP 27, world leaders recognized transport as one of the key sectors to decarbonize under the Breakthrough Agenda. Accounting for more than 20% of global energy-…
Cote d'Ivoire
, Abidjan
Africa’s Urban Transport Leaders Unite to Launch the African Association of Urban Transport Authorities (AAUTA) in Abidjan
February 21, 2023
ABIDJAN, February 21, 2023 – The Greater Abidjan Urban Mobility Authority (AMUGA, Autorité de la mobilité urbaine dans le Grand Abidjan) in collaboration with the Africa Transport Policy…
Senegal, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria
Insights into building the capacity of paratransit operators in African cities
January 18, 2023
Recognizing the need to improve the services of the “informal” bus transport or paratransit sector, this activity is at the center of the Sustainable Urban Mobility and Accessibility (SUMA)…
