MAC
Mobility and Access in African CitiesAbout
The primary goal of the MAC program is to enhance the capacity for research and education in the broad area of urban access and mobility within Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The program aims to foster the production and dissemination of locally grounded, cross-disciplinary knowledge which offers approaches, potential solutions and innovations for addressing challenges related to urban mobility and access in SSA.
The program encompasses six core themes that have strong relevance for achieving sustainable and equitable urban mobility and access in sub-Saharan Africa:
- Theme 1: User Needs and Practices, Equity Issues
- Theme 2: Governance, Politics, Institutions and Finance
- Theme 3: Emerging Business Models and Service Options
- Theme 4: Safety, Health and the Urban Environment
- Theme 5: System Design and Modal Integration
- Theme 6: Analytical Tools
Outcomes
Since 2018, MAC has launched nearly 50 multidisciplinary research projects, special studies and ”think pieces”, engaging over 200 researchers and up to 20 Ph.D. candidates across more than 100 universities in West, East, and South Africa.
To bridge the gap between scientific insight and practical learning, VREF facilitates ongoing knowledge exchange through in-person workshops and regular online ”Research Forums.” This commitment to academic growth extends into education via ”Skills and Tools” short courses designed for young scholars and targeted ”Catalyzing Curriculum Change” projects at selected African universities.
