Professor Gina Porter r.e.porter@durham.ac.uk
Professor
Transport services and their impact on poverty and growth in rural sub-Saharan Africa. 2: Overview. Report to the Africa Community Access programme, London
Porter, G.
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Abstract
This paper reviews recent transport services research in rural sub-Saharan Africa, with reference to the crucial significance of transport services for reducing poverty and encouraging growth. It focuses on issues key to improved well-being: generation of direct employment, broader economic effects on agricultural and off-farm activities, and social effects regarding health and education.. Throughout, the emphasis is on implications for vulnerable groups. Attention is drawn to the potential of recent developments, notably connectivities associated with motorcycle taxis and the rapid expansion of mobile phones. Significant knowledge gaps in the transport services arena are identified, from impacts of climate change, conflict and pedestrian porterage to the economic valuation of transport, village transport operations and road safety. Suggestions are made regarding the type of studies and methods which could help to reduce some of these gaps.
Citation
Porter, G. (2013). Transport services and their impact on poverty and growth in rural sub-Saharan Africa. 2: Overview. Report to the Africa Community Access programme, London. Africa Community Access Programme (AFCAP)
Report Type | Technical Report |
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Online Publication Date | Nov 30, 2013 |
Publication Date | 2013-01 |
Deposit Date | Nov 20, 2014 |
Publicly Available Date | Jan 6, 2015 |
Keywords | Transport services, Vulnerability, Employment, Road safety, Connectivity, Motor-cycle taxis. |
Publisher URL | http://r4d.dfid.gov.uk/Output/192608/ |
Additional Information | University Name: Durham University Publisher: Department for International Development (DFID) Type: monograph Subtype: technical_report |
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