Germany
, Hamburg
Partnering to Amplify Africa’s Voice in Global Urban Mobility Forum: SSATP at the UITP Global Summit in Hamburg
June 15, 2025
From June 15–18, 2025, Hamburg hosted the world’s largest gathering of public transport professionals at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit. For the second consecutive summit, the Africa…
Zambia
, Lusaka
African Lead Agencies Unite Under New Association to Accelerate Road Safety Action
June 26, 2025
Every day, road crashes claim the lives of an estimated 700 people in Africa, many of them pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. With the highest road traffic fatality rate in the world, Africa…
Senegal
, Dakar
Building Urban Mobility Leadership in Africa: Highlights from the LUTP Training Workshop in Dakar
June 16, 2025
Across Africa, cities are grappling with growing congestion, fragmented transport systems, and the urgent need for sustainable mobility solutions. Addressing these challenges requires more than…
WEBINAR: Advancing Port Efficiency through Maritime Single Windows in Africa
June 26, 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention on the Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention, 1965) seeks to streamline maritime operations by reducing…
WEBINAR: Introducing Key Road Safety Reports for 2025
May 27, 2025
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Time: 09:00-10:30 Washington DC | 13:00-14:30 Abidjan | 15:00-16:30 ParisJoin us for an insightful webinar where we will present two pivotal reports that shed…
WEBINAR: Monitoring Road Safety Performance in Africa
February 06, 2025
February 6, 2025 | Washington DC, 9-10am | Abidjan, 2-3pm | Paris, 3-4pmAfrica's road safety data collection and management is inconsistent, lacking in…
Washington, D.C.
The 3rd Paratransit / Popular Transportation Day at Transforming Transportation 2025
March 13, 2025
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025Location: World Bank HQ, Washington, D.C.Join us for the 3rd edition of Paratransit/Popular Transportation Day (P/PTD), a one-day mini-conference taking…
Benin
, Cotonou
Save the Date: SSATP Annual General Meeting 2025
March 24, 2025
The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), in collaboration with the Government of Benin’s Ministry in charge of Sustainable Development and Transport (MCTV), is pleased to announce the SSATP…
Ghana, Sierra Leone
Bridging the Gap: Capacity Building Workshops in Freetown and Kumasi Drive Public Transport Improvement
April 15, 2024
In April 2024, two African cities, Freetown and Kumasi, hosted capacity-building workshops that brought together government officials and public transport operators to collectively address…
Ethiopia
, Addis Ababa, AUC Headquarters
Accelerating Africa’s Maritime Future: The African Port Digitalization Report Validation Workshop
June 27, 2024
On June 27, 2024, the African Union Commission (AUC) hosted the African Port Digitalization Report Validation Workshop at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, marking a significant milestone in…
WEBINAR: Unlocking Trade & Transport Corridors in Africa: A Data-Driven Approach
June 25, 2024
Transport corridors in Africa are vital for trade and mobility, yet they face challenges that hinder their efficiency and effectiveness. Recognizing this, the Africa Transport Policy Program Fourth…
Paratransit / Popular Transportation Day @ Transforming Transportation 2024
March 21, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024 The World Bank HQ MC C2-350 Join us for Paratransit / Popular Transportation Day (P/PTD) held on the sidelines of Transforming Transportation 2024.…
Gambia, The, Tanzania
, Online Webinar
WEBINAR: Leveraging Digitalization for African Ports - Insights and Pathways
April 17, 2024
Click to Register Leveraging digital solutions to enhance performance along regional transport corridors is a key focus of the Africa Transport Policy Program Fourth Development Plan (SSATP DP4-…
Nigeria
, Lagos
AUMA's Second General Assembly Sets Ambitious Path for the Future of Urban Mobility in Africa
November 06, 2023
Within Africa's evolving urban mobility landscape, the African Association of Urban Mobility Authorities (AUMA) has emerged as a beacon for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity…
Tunisia
, Gammarth
Forging Ahead: Tunisia's Urban Mobility Leaders Prepare for Implementing the New National Urban Mobility Policy (NUMP)
October 23, 2023
Tunisia stands out among African nations for its proactive approach to ensuring urban populations enjoy efficient mobility and accessibility over the long term. Notably, the Tunis urban light…
Unleashing Africa's Sustainable Urban Mobility Future through Global Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration
June 04, 2023
Strategic collaboration and a steadfast commitment to sustainable urban mobility took center stage at the UITP Global Summit 2023. One of the standout activities of the summit was the peer-to…
Hybrid / Washington DC
Paratransit Day: A Transforming Transportation 2023 Side Event
March 16, 2023
Paratransit services (a.k.a. “informal” or “popular transportation”) play a critical and overlooked role in the transportation landscape of developing countries. Due to the lack of formal…
Cote d'Ivoire
, Abidjan
NEWS RELEASE: The African Association of Urban Mobility Authorities (AAUMA) is officially created
February 21, 2023
Several African countries have embarked on the creation of urban mobility authorities to strengthen urban transport governance in the metropolitan areas experiencing the highest population…
Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, Nigeria
WEBINAR: Lessons from Experiences Building the Capacity of Paratransit Operators in African Cities
January 10, 2023
Click to Register Many African cities are undertaking Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects in a market dominated by informal bus operators or the paratransit sector. Among other things, these BRT lines…
Online
WEBINAR: Strengthening Road Safety Lead Agencies in Africa
June 01, 2022
Road traffic fatalities and injuries are a global concern and a significant development challenge for low- and middle-income countries, including those in Africa. The cost of road traffic crashes in…
Ghana, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Zambia
WEBINAR: Improving Road Safety & Traffic Management in African Cities
In partnership with the FIA Foundation, the Africa Transport Policy Program hosted a webinar to present concrete urban mobility, road safety, and traffic management guidance that will help city…
