POSITION PAPER: THE EXTENT OF THE CHALLENGE The overall purpose of the position papers in this series was to provide an overview of current knowledge on specific issues related to mobility and access in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) cities, as well as to inform Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) and researchers in developing a research
After COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, restrictions on movement began to be implemented across the world, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. There has been much speculation on what the long-term impacts of the pandemic on urban transport might be. The aims of this paper is to: identify the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
An Overview of the State of Knowledge Editors: Gail Jennings, Research Consultant, South Africa, and Jane Summerton, Scientific Advisor, VREF, Sweden.Introduction by Roger Behrens, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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
Dear scholars in the VREF community, 6 December we arranged a virtual Research Forum presenting and discussing three projects within the Mobility and Access in African Cities program (MAC) . Focus of the day was ”New tools for improving user information and developing more inclusive paratransit planning”. If you missed out you can now see
Active Mobility Issues in African Cities Did you miss out on the MAC NextGen Research Forum 29 November, on Exploring Active Mobility Issues in African Cities? Catch up with recording and the presenters slides, which you find linked in the Program below. PROGRAM Welcome and introduction: Henrik Nolmark, VREF DirectorModerators: Robert Ambunda, University of Namibia;
On 27 September Gabi Nudelman was invited to present at MAC NextGen research forum, and share her insights on how to communicate your research and reach a wider impact. It was a highly appreciated session and if you couldn’t make it, we recommend watching the recording and Gabi Nudelmanns slides! To be found below. Gabi
Starting October 2023 colleagues within the VREF MAC Network offer an opportunity to sharpen your skills on GIS for transport and logistics. 30 hours comprehensive, certified and asynchronous training will be offered via a free online course, sponsored by VREF. A short practical information follows below and full information is available in THIS FLYER (pdf).
We hope to see you in Cape Town Next Year – during the first African Transport Research Conference, taking place 5-7 March. The conference will be arranged and hosted by VREF and Center for Transport Studied at University of Cape Town. The deadline for the Call for Abstracts has been extended, to 1 August. See
