Author: Transport Africa Team

Eco-Friendly Transportation Initiatives in African Cities

There are many reasons to be an eco-friendly traveler. For one thing, it helps the environment. But did you know that eco-tourism also supports local communities and economies?
In fact, many African cities are taking great strides to support. environmentally friendly transportation initiatives. We love that African governments are taking steps to make sure their citizens have access to clean, healthy options for getting around—and we hope it inspires other places around the world to do the same!

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From Cairo to Cape Town: Exploring Africa’s Busiest Airports

Looking for a place to explore?
If you’re not sure where to go next, you may want to start with Africa.
Africa is the second-largest continent in the world, and it’s packed with some of its most exciting cities. From Cape Town to Cairo, there are dozens upon dozens of incredible places to visit—and you can get there by plane!
Whether you want to spend your time exploring museums or shopping at markets, there are plenty of options when it comes to travel in Africa. Check out our blog post on Africa’s busiest airports for more info.

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Investment in Transportation Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Africa’s Development

There’s a lot of buzz around the world about Africa’s development. But what does that mean, exactly?

Well, we’re glad you asked! And we’ve got the answer: it means investing in transportation infrastructure. That’s right—if you want to see Africa thrive, you need to make sure there are roads, rails, airports and harbors so that people can get where they need to go.
In this blog post, we explore how Africa’s development could be accelerated by investing in transportation infrastructure.

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Everyday mobility practices and the ethics of care: young women’s reflections on social responsibility in the time of COVID-19 in three African cities

This paper draws principally from COVID-19 diaries written by young women whom we had previously trained as peer researchers in a mobility study of low-income neighbourhoods in Abuja, Cape Town and Tunis. This includes whether/how much they need to travel or can substitute virtual for physical travel; which transport mode to take and when; what precautions they must take on the move; what strategies of engagement are required to cope with externally imposed rules and contingencies – and the potential impact of their negotiations, decisions and experiences on the health of those dear to them at home.

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