This paper focuses on the state of knowledge and practice with regard to implementing gender-informed mobility planning and policy in Africa. A key question in the paper is: considering that gender equity and inclusivity are explicit policy goals across the continent, why are there currently so few policy frameworks that directly address these issues? This
This paper by Gail Jennings (University of Cape Town, South Africa) focuses on the state of knowledge and practice with regard to implementing gender-informed mobility planning and policy in Africa. A key question in the paper is: considering that gender equity and inclusivity are explicit policy goals across the continent, why are there currently so
EP-2022-WK-03, Project leader: Iderlina Mateo-BabianoThe University of Melbourne, Urban Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Melbourne School of Design, Australia Partners: Abstract Promoting more walkable places and encouraging walking as a mode of transport are strategies that governments, civil society and the private sector must support to achieve more inclusive cities and equitable communities. Yet there is
Kenyatta University, School of Education, Nairobi, Kenya. EP-2022-MAC-06, Dr. Wawire, Violet K. Abstract Due to urban population growth, poor city planning and poverty, urban poor women in major African cities have been marginalized from formal transport systems comprising private cars and taxis. Yet, they are still required to perform multiple reproductive and productive roles on
Institute for Social Development (ISD), University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa EP-2021-MAC-04, Mulugeta F. Dinbabo, Institute for Social Development (ISD), University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa Partners: Gail Jennings Research consultant and PhD research student, University of Cape Town PO Box 181, Noordhoek (7979), Cape Town, South Africa Winnie
