Subscribe to RSS Feed India is redefining poverty2008-08-20Access to basic services will be included in next National Sample Survey in India to get better overview of poverty. DfID Announces AFCAP Launch2008-08-12The African Community Access Programme (AFCAP) is a new research programme to provide support to African governments in their quest to manage and sustain access for rural communities. Colin Relf Young Voices Award - 2nd round now open!2008-08-11The second round of the Colin Relf Young Voices Award is now online. The second award round question focuses on agriculture and the recent food crisis. Read on to find out how you can enter. IFAD, ILO and IFRTD team up! 2008-08-11In efforts to help institutionalise rural transport and travel within IFAD's agricultural operations, a joint workshop was held in Rome in June 2008. New LFRTD Newsletters now online2008-08-11The Dec 07 and July 08 editions of the LFRTD Newsletter are now available for download. Kingdom of Elephants Marches On2008-08-04Recently officials from the Lao Ministry of Public Works (MPWT), Provincial Transport Departments, and SEACAP met to discuss the findings of a SEACAP feasibility report on capacity to carry out soil and slope stabilisation work on roads affected by landsl The Long Road Ahead2008-08-04SEACAP 21, a DFID programme in Lao, is providing University Students with practical experience of slope and soil stabilisation techniques using local labour and materials. Mobility and Health in Asia: Policy and Advocacy2008-08-04Asia Regional Workshop to disseminate findings and recommendations of the Mobility & Health international networked research programme. Call for Road Safety Consultants2008-08-04Consia Consultants are seeking road safety experts to join their international team. LFRTD Annual General Meeting and Annual Session 20082008-08-04LFRTD has announced its forthcoming AGM and Annual Session on the theme 'Energy Efficient Transport' Reviving the Water Transport Sector2008-08-04There are calls to reverse the decline in use and investment in Bangladesh' inland waterways as a means of transportation. Shell Sustainable Bitumen is hosting an Affordable Rural Roads Symposium2008-08-01On August 22 Shell Sustainable Bitumen will co-host a Rural Roads Symposium in El Salvador gTKP Africa Governance Workshop coming soon...2008-07-30Scheduled to be held in Cameroon from 23rd - 25th September, 2008 more details are now available on how to register and/or apply for grants. World Bank Supports Road Improvements in Sri Lanka2008-07-30"This project will help farmers transport their produce to markets on time [and] is crucially important to boost economic growth and reduce regional inequality in Sri Lanka" Think-Tank Initiative First Call for Expressions of Interest: East and West Africa2008-07-30The Initiative will provide multi-year funding to promising think tanks committed to using research to inform and influence social and economic policy. World Bank organises Transport for Health Access Workshop2008-07-28In light of the new World Bank Health and Transport Strategies, the thematic group on transport and social responsibility organised a workshop on June 18 to debate more cross-sectoral approaches to help achieve the health-related MDGs. Asia on the Move: Energy Efficient and Inclusive Transport2008-07-28The Asia Development Bank and global Transport Knowledge Partnership are jointly organising the next Transport Forum in Manila, Philippines from 9 to 12 September. Nouveau numéro du bulletin "Mobilité" du GFN de la RDC2008-07-07Le bulletin N°13 du mois de Mai 2008 du trimestriel du Groupe Forum National de la RDC vient de paraître. Make Roads Safe2008-08-04Development Banks and aid donors meet in London to cut 'needless tragedy' of road deaths. 'Vaccines for Roads' Can Cut Road Deaths in Developing Countries2008-08-04A new report by the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) prescribes simple affordable road infrastructure like footpaths, crossing points, and safe junctions to treat the pandemic of road traffic accidents in developing countries. WTS London invites you for summer reception2008-07-01The Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) London organises its annual summer reception at the newly renovated Transport Museum on July 17, 2008. 3rd Latinamerican Asphalt Technical Seminar and 6th International Asphalt Conference2008-06-30Taking place 4th - 9th of August in Bucaramanga, Colombia the programme and exhibitions will highlight the latest designs, products and materials from the sector Event: The Impact of Non-Transport Policies on Transport2008-06-30A UK policy workshop to explore the interrelationship between the transport, education, health and housing sectors Strategies and Tools for Gender and Agriculture - an ODI Event2008-06-30Catherine Bertini, from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will look at the importance of gender in agricultural development, particularly as it relates to South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa in an event organised by the Overseas Development Institute Roadmap to Safer Motherhood in Malawi2008-06-30The UK government report on their motorbike ambulance initiative in conjunction with eRangers that is helping pregant Malawian women reach hospital Rural Roads Project will improve the Quality of Life in Rural Albania2008-06-30The World Bank approved a US$20 million credit for a rural roads project in Albania to improve access to essential services and economic markets, especially in rural areas, by improving the condition, management and financing of regional and local roads Impact of fuel price rises in rural Sarawak2008-06-30The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) recently organised a workshop to explore the impact of fuel price rises in rural Sarawak, Malaysia. Transport recommendations included social obligation subsidies from the private sector, and government support to Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book 20082008-06-30IFRTD contributed to the Government Priorities section of the recently published 2008 Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book. New Graduate Course in Gender, Transportation and Development2008-06-30The Asian Institute of Technology has launched a new graduate course on Gender, transportation and development. The course commences in August and is currently open for applications. Workshop on Rural Roads, Transportation and Travel2008-06-30Co-organised by IFAD, ILO and IFRTD, this networking and information-sharing workshop aims to enhance pro-poor performance in Rural Roads, Transportation and Travel (RTT) to help achieve the MDGs. Safe, Clean, and Affordable… Transport for Development – the new World Bank Transport Strategy 2008-20122008-06-03The new transport strategy of the World Bank, which amounts to 20% of the Bank´s entire commitments, will shape the transport sector for years to come. The Rise of Non-Engineered Roads in Nepal2008-06-03With a new mood of political optimism in the country robust, but often slower practices of participatory road construction, have given way to ad hoc construction utilising heavy machinery Provincial Congress of Road Safety Education, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2008-06-04The first congress of its kind in the region dedicated to developing road safety education as it is taught in Primary and Nursery Schools. Are floating public services the answer - A story from Sarawak2008-06-16In an effort to counteract poor access to health services in Sarawak, Malaysia, students and community leaders are being trained in basic first aid CPR and emergency response. This campaign is part of the Sarawak Inland Waterway Transport System Study. Where are we going? A Networking Event2008-06-24IFRTD and DFID hosted a networking event on 22nd May titled - Where are We Going? The future of rural transport and development. Rural Roads Worst affected by Sichuan Earthquake2008-06-07Following the earhquake in Sichuan Province, China, over 17,000 km of rural roads have been destroyed at a cost of 16.2 billion yuan. Nippon Foundation highlight infrastructure at TICAD IV2008-06-16Speaking at TICAD IV the Chairman of the Nippon Foundation highlighted the crucial role of infrastructure in enabling a 'green revolution' in Africa. Using bicycles and motorbikes to spread the HIV message in Uganda 2008-06-07The International HIV/AIDS Alliance has been handing out bicycles, motorcycles and cheques in ceremonies across Uganda as part of an initiative to improve the uptake of HIV services in the country. IFRTD responds to new World Bank Transport Business Strategy 2008-06-07In an event organised by Public World and Bretton Woods Project, IFRTD's Executive Secretary responds to new World Bank Strategy by focusing on gender mainstreaming. Villagers in North Eastern Pakistan Protest About the Poor State of Repair of an Important Local Road2008-05-21On Sunday 4th May 08 hundreds of villagers protested about the poor condition of the Kahuta-Karot Road in the Province of Punjab, Pakistan. Boletín de Seguridad Vial para una Conducción Segura2008-05-12Ya salió el último número del boletín de Seguridad Vial que publica mensualmente el ISEV, Argentina. Este número trae como tema Los Motocicilstas, Riesgo en Aumento. Para solicitar una copia, escriba a: info@isev.com.ar The Future of Transport and Development - UK Networking Event2008-05-17You are invited to join the IFRTD for the networking event 'Where are we going? The future of rural transport and development'. Bus services shun Zimbabwe's deteriorating roads2008-05-21Service providers in the transport sector are shunning the Mberengwa area in Zimbabwe because the district’s road network is not accessible. Transport Indicators Workshop in Central and West Africa2008-05-06Following workshops in South Africa, Peru, Kenya and Sri Lanka which were part of a collaboration with the World Bank's Transport and Social Responsibility Thematic group, IFRTD will co-host a workshop in Dakar to be held from 14-18 July 2008. China and Democratic Republic of Congo to Complete Massive Mining for Infrastructure Deal2008-05-12A deal worth $9 billion allowing China access to DRC copper and cobalt reserves in return for roads, railways and other infrastructure will be sealed imminently. Transaid Project puts Women Market Traders Back in the Driving Seat2008-05-12A Transaid project in Accra, Ghana is assisting market women to own, manage and control their own fleet of transport to help reduce the transport burden they face. The health benefits of transport projects: a review of the World Bank transport sector lending portfolio2008-05-01World Bank paper reviews contribution of its $28bn trasport lending porfolio to health outcomes over the past decade. Cultivating the Desert - new paper on rural transport knowledge in Latin America2008-05-08'Cultivating the desert: Putting knowledge of rural transport on the agenda of Latin American development' is the title of a new paper published in the Knowledge Management for Development Journal (Vol. 4, issue 1, April 2008). 100 million Rand committed to road reconstruction in South Africa's Eastern Cape2008-04-29The Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Transport in South Africa has announced new investment in road reconstruction and a Rural Roads Summit in June 2008 to present it's strategy and priorities for the next decade to the public. New Highways Revitalise Ancient Tea Horse Roads2008-04-29China´s ancient trade routes - "Tea Horse Roads" - are being revitalised, helping tea farmers reach markets and communities access services. SEACAP 19 publishes new technical papers2008-04-25The South East Asia Community Access Programme (SEACAP) recently published new technical papers on the behaviour of engineered natural surfaced roads and bamboo reinforced concrete pavements. ENFRTD Annual Meeting appoints new board members2008-04-25The election of new board members at the recent annual meeting of the Ethiopian National Forum for Rural Transport and Development (ENFRTD) saw a rise in female representation. Kisii Training Centre organises International Engineers Course2008-05-13From 6 October to 14 November 2008, the Kisii Training Centre in Kenya organises an International Engineers Course in labour-based technologies Standards for low volume rural roads in Lao PDR2008-04-24The South East Asia Community Access Programme (SEACAP) has recently published standards and specifications for low volume rural roads in Lao PDR. The World Bank and Transport for Development - UK event2008-05-07How will the World Bank reconcile its responsibilities to combat climate change and poverty? Find out at a special event on May 22nd 2008 at Portcullis House, London, UK. Speakers include Mark Juhel (Transport Sector Manager, World Bank), Brendan Martin ( IFAD April Newsletter - Rural Infrastructure focus 2008-04-26The April 2008 issue of IFAD's e-newsletter 'Making a Difference in Asia and the Pacific' takes a focus on rural infrastructure. Poverty in South Africa Exacerbated by poor transport2008-04-24In a recent address South Africa's Transport Minister highlighted that "Poverty is exacerbated in most instances by lack of access to transport" Indian Roads getting Safer but Rural Areas are New Death Traps2008-04-14Contrary to popular wisdom the latest report from India's Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways shows that rural areas rather than expressways, are the most hazardous for road safety. Wheels to Work2008-04-14The Wheels to Work scheme is helping young people in rural areas of North England to access employment. The scheme loans mopeds to enable young people to access their workplace, apprenticeships and/or training. UN says road deaths kill as many as Aids2008-04-08UN meeting highlights "neglected" international health crisis: road accidents, already the biggest killer of young people worldwide. The World Bank’s Transport Strategy – Economic and Social Development?2008-04-08The World Bank is the leading international institution influencing change in transport infrastructure and services in developing countries. A one off event in the UK will explore how their new strategy can incorporate both economic and social imperative Micro Credit Programme Addresses Rural Women's Transport Burden2008-04-08A bicycle micro credit programme aims to empower women to reduce their transport burden in Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. Completion of the Joint Regional STD/HIV/AIDS Project along the Abidjan-Lagos Transport Corridor2008-04-08The Corridor Project, which cost a total of US$19.9 million, expanded vulnerable person access to support services, basic care, treatment and prevention of STD/HIV/AIDS at border posts between five West African countries. gTKP seeking country experts in governance...2008-04-02The Global Transport Knowledge Partnership is looking for country knowledge champions who are interested in improving governance in transport. Uganda National Forum Group held strategic workshop2008-04-01The Uganda Transport Forum Group held a consultative brainstorming workshop on March 18 to assess how the Uganda NFG should develop its own strategic priorities aligned to IFRTD's overall strategy 2007-2011. Latest rural transport newsletter from PNG network online2008-04-08The latest edition of Rural Transport News, the newsletter of the Papua New Guinea Network for Rural Transport and Development, is now online. Reducing Maternal Mortality in the Philippines2008-04-11A recent news article reports how a new Department of Health strategy, that focuses on access to healthcare facilities for pregnant women in the Philippines, has delivered a visible reduction in maternal mortality. Improved transport infrastructure in Malawi is key to rural development2008-04-11The need for improved transport infrastructure in Malawi recentlyfeatured in the opinion pages of the Daily Times online newspaper. Riders for Health introduces motorbikes for health workers in Lesotho2008-04-11Working with the government of Lesotho and other development organisations Riders for Health will manage 120 bikes, to be rolled out in two batches of 60. Treating access as a means to an end: an example from Nepal2008-04-11A new overview of the Decentralised Rural Infrastructure and Livelihoods Project (DRILP) in Nepal demonstrates that local infrastructural development is considered as a means to an end, rather than previously an end in itself. Call for participation! 2008-03-11Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is welcoming participation for a World Bank-funded technical manual on Community-led Road and Rural Access Projects. Major Road Project to Link Western Mongolia with PRC and Russia2008-04-11Ambitious $200 million road project will link Mongolia with the People's Republic of China and Russia. Project will include road safety and community development components. Two new editions from the DRC Newsletter online 2008-04-11The National Forum Group from DRC Congo has published new Mobility issues (11 and 12 in French) which focus on rural mobility and access in a rehabilitation context. Public Seminar held in Sri Lanka on ‘Resettlement Issues on Highway Development’2008-03-02Lanka Forum on Rural Transport Development (LFRTD) organised a public seminar on ‘Resettlement Issues on Highway Development’ on the 19th February, 2008 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo. Mr. S Meihandan – AGM Projects/Project Director – So Transport and the Three Delays Model2008-02-25Mobility and Health Exhibition - Transport and the Three Delays Model of Maternal Mortality - is now available online. Checks and Balances2008-03-06The latest edition of Forum News is now online. Checks and Balances focuses on the issue of rural transport and governance. Intermediate Means of Transport Engineer needed for Lesotho Access and Mobility Study2008-05-12An IMT Engineer is needed to join an 8 person multi-disciplinary team in March 2008 conducting a study into basic access and mobility standards and needs in Lesotho. The Papua New Guinea ‘Eastern Highlands, Women in Agriculture’ association call for greater assistance with getting produce to market2008-05-12This highlands women’s association are publicising the fact that high transportation costs and poor road infrastructure, amongst other factors, prevent them from getting their goods to market Southern African Development Community (SADC) Road Safety Practitioners Convention to be held in Windhoek, Namibia on the 8th and 9th of April 2008.2008-05-12The conference aims facilitate the harmonisation of road safety standards and practices in the Southern African region and will focus on seat belt usage and road safety funding. gTKP to focus on Social Development2008-05-12The global Transport Knowledge Partnership has announced a new focal workstream that will enable the progression of various practical tools for the integration of social issues in transport sector practice and policy. Resettlement Issues on Highway Development 2008-05-12The Lanka Forum for Rural Transport and Development (LFRTD) are hosting a Public Seminar on 'Resettlement Issues on Highway Development' on 19th February 2008. Social Roads - a new perspective for transport safety2008-03-05A new publication from Benin explores the interaction between social and commercial activities and safety issues relating to transport infrastructure and services. Danida seeks advisor rural roads programme2008-05-12Danida is seeking a technical adviser in Uganda's Rural Roads Sector Programme to advise decision makers in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on the development of the Rural Roads Sector. Mexico City Rolls Out Women-Only Buses2008-03-05Groping and verbal harassment is a sad reality for women using public transportation and recently ladies-only buses have been introduced based on the success of segregated metros. Lake Transport in Benin - New Publication 2008-05-12The Global Transport Series recently launched a new edition on lake transportation in Benin. Proceedings of The Sub Saharan Africa Transport Policy Program's (SSATP) 2007 annual meeting now available online2008-05-12The main theme for the SSATP's 2007 annual meeting held in Burkina Faso in November 2007 was “Fostering sound policies and strategies, contributing to Africa’s integration, economic growth and poverty reduction”. WTS organises a round table on gender and transport in London2008-05-12The Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) London organises a round table to introduce international transportation issues with a focus on gender on February 26. ENFRTD promotes Transport Code of Practice2008-05-12The Ethiopia National Forum on Rural Transport and Development organised two national workshops to introduce and further develop their publication 'The Transport Code of Practice'. IFRTD and SDC sign new 4-year core agreement2008-05-12A new four year core funding agreement signals SDCs commitment to pro-poor transport policy and practice. New WB Development Marketplace competition open: Sustainable Agriculture for Development2008-05-12The 2008 World Bank Global Development Marketplace competition (DM2008) is now open and seeks proposals on the theme of Sustainable Agriculture for Development. If selected, your idea could receive up to US$200,000 in grant funding. Impact of Transport on Access to health services for PLWHA in Namibia2008-05-11Transport plays a crucial role in increasing access to health services for communities in Namibia, especially for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This outcome is based on an assessment carried out by the Bicycle Empowerment Network in partnership wit Two week road safety course to be held in October 2008 - 2008-05-11In October this year The Transportation Research Institute, Belgium, will run a two week training course on "Road Safety in Asian Countries: Principles and Approaches". Phelophepa, the South African 'Miracle Health Train' is providing services to over 45,000 people a year2008-05-11In a recent visit to London, the Manager of Phelophepa, gave a speech about this innovative 16 carriage train project that delivers primary healthcare to South Africa's rural poor. Improved infrastructure brings economic and social growth in Papua New Guinea2008-05-11The growth in income due to rural infrastructure improvements is not to be understated. It has meant a difference in promoting poverty reduction. India is teeming with cars; skilled drivers still scarce2008-05-11Even as Tata Motors unveiled the world's cheapest car, anybody negotiating traffic here can see many hurdles still hinder the new Indian romance with the road. Building boom drives rapid AIDS spread in Indonesia2008-05-11Indonesia's construction boom is driving an "exponential" rise in HIV-AIDS infections as mobile migrant workers are more likely to engage in high-risk sex, the Asian Development Bank recently warned. New Global Road Safety Blog2008-05-11Follow a new blog by Matt Ericson, a PhD student at Monash University, Australia, who is currently undertaking research on rural road safety in Cambodia and the Lao PDR. Suspension Bridge Collapse in Nepal Kills 192008-05-1119 dead after a suspension bridge in the Surkhet district of Nepal collapsed during a full moon festival. Funding and Project News from GRSP2008-05-11The Global Road Safety Partnership announces major new funding agreements and the rolling out of its helmet wearing programme. China to build more rural roads2008-05-11A CCTV news report highlights increased investment in rural road construction in China, financed through vehicle consumption tax and central government bonds. $1.15bn ADB boost to Pakistan’s Road and Reform programmes2008-05-11Major rehabilitation and expansion of Pakistan's road network will help foster national and regional trade routes. gTKP Announces New Transport Theme Champions 2008-05-11gTKP announces staff and management changes and November/December gTKP newsletter is online. TRANSNET organises a Mobility and Health workshop2008-05-11Transnet, the network of Swiss transport practitioners facilitated by Skat, organised a meeting with IFRTD to mainly share the first results of the Mobility and Health Networked Research Programme. Executive Committee meets in Bern2008-05-11Hosted by IFRTD's core donor SDC, IFRTD's highest governing body met in Bern from December 5-7 to report on activities in 2007 and agree on plans in 2008. Hand carts should not be so easily dismissed2008-05-11In a letter to the Daily Nation KENDAT have highlighted the importance of mkokotenis (hand carts) for both rural and urban livelihoods. Culture puts the brake on women's mobility2007-12-24for many women in South Africa, culture and tradition make it difficult to take advantage of the increased mobility and access to social and economic opportunities offered by bicycles. Rural Connectivity and Health Care in India2007-12-25India's former president Dr APJ Kalam has called for improved rural connectivity with better transport facilities as a means of delivering better health care services. IFRTD Executive Committee meeting welcomes back Priyanthi Fernando2007-12-03IFRTD is glad to welcome back former Executive Secretary Priyanthi Fernando to this year's Executive Committee meeting. Priyanthi will be attending on behalf of the GATNET community to ensure IFRTD remains accountable to its gender inclusive strategy. IFRTD agenda presented at TICAD Civil Society Forum Workshop 2007-12-30A clear message to prioritise the role of rural transport in poverty reduction was delivered by the IFRTD to participants of the recent TICAD Civil Society Forum (TCSF) in Tokyo. Promoting Trail Bridges in Nepal2007-12-30The Nepal Trail Bridge Forum are promoting the use of trail bridges for mountain communities through their impressive quarterly magazine - Pahunch. Motorcycle ambulances in Malawi reduce maternal mortality2007-12-10100 eRanger motorcycle ambulances introduced into rural Malawi as part of government's Safe Motherhood Programme. Workshop on road safety management 2007-12-30SSATP and GRSF organise a joint workshop on road safety management in Addis Abeba from 28-30 November. The SSATP Annual General Meeting2007-12-31The Annual Meeting of the Sub Saharan Transport Policy Programme was held in Ouagadougou from 5-7 November 2007. IFRTD participated in the 14th Road Safety Conference2007-11-28The 14th International Conference on Road Safety on 4 Continents (RS4C) welcomed a brilliant and remarkable participation from IFRTD. Introducing rural transport in the university curricular2007-11-24The University of Dschang in West Cameroon has agreed to introduce rural transport issues in its curricular. Repositioning the Rural Transport and Development Agenda in Zimbabwe. 2007-12-31A workshop to outline the priorities for the Zimbabwe NFG as it enters its second decade. SDC and Skat announce 11th TRANSNET event2007-11-25The 11th TRANSNET event will take place in SDC head office, Bern Switzerland, Friday 7th December. The main theme will be: Mobility and Health - Results of the International Networked Research Programme. Driving to save lives in rural Tanzania 2007-12-26"I would have died on the road if I had not been helped" Maria Guadence a local beneficiary mentions. Beijing Sees Release of First Mobility and Health Research Findings2007-12-26First research findings of the Mobility and Health programme, shared at Forum 11 of the Global Forum for Health Research in Beijing, are now online. Soloman Island's Labour-Based Road Maintenance Workshop2007-11-03Co-sponsored by AusAID, NZAID and the Asian Development Bank the workshop explored how labour-based techniques can play a key role in the Soloman Island's ongoing road improvement programme. Bike Ambulance Project Launched in Namibia2007-11-05Design For Development will enable the manufacture and delivery of more than 60 bike ambulances to communities in Namibia over the next year. Maternal Mortality Hits the Headlines2007-11-06Maternal health has featured prominently in the international press in recent weeks. Are we on track to meet MDG 5 – a 75% reduction in the number of maternal mortalities by 2015, and what role can transport play? All You Need to Know About IRAP2007-11-03Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning - IRAP for short - has proved to be one of the most successful and enduring planning tools to have emerged from the rural transport field. Visit IFRTD's new online guide to download all the major IRAP resources. New MDG Review Highlights Transport as Critical Catalyst2007-10-31Transport - the Missing Link? As this year marks the half way point to the Millennium Development Goals a new article published in the MDG Review assesses both the past and future roles of transport as a catalyst to achieving the MDGs. Atelier de formation des formateurs du SSATP à Nairobi2007-10-22L’atelier de Formation des Formateurs du Programme des Politiques de Transport en Afrique Subsaharienne (SSATP) organisé à Nairobi du 11 au 19 Octobre 2007 a connu la participation effective de l’IFRTD. Workshop on Road Financing to be Held in DRC2007-11-01On the 17th of November 2007, the National Forum Group in the Democratic Republic of Congo will organise a workshop to debate the institutional arrangements in road financing. IFRTD Asia Held 6th Annual Regional Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam2007-10-31IFRTD Asia held the 6th Annual Regional Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam from 14 to 15 September 2007. SSATP Annual Meeting in Ouagadougou2007-10-19From 5 to 7 November the SSATP programme will hold its annual meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. SSATP organises Stakeholder Meeting and Training Workshop2007-10-19SSATP is organising a stakeholder and training of trainers workshop in Nairobi from 11-19 October, 2007 SDC is hosting IFRTDs Executive Committee Meeting and Mobility and Health workshop2007-10-20This year's Executive Committee meeting will be held in Berne from 5 to 7 December 2007, hosted by SDC - IFRTD's long-standing core donor. The last day is devoted to a Mobility and Health workshop -in collaboration with Transnet. Consultative NFG meeting in Ethiopia 2007-10-20The Ethiopia Forum for Rural Transport and Development (EFRTD) held a meeting with its members to deliberate on its strategic priorities. Scarce Rural Transport Services - a Global Issue2007-10-20Cuts in rural bus services are a problem in developing countries such as the United Kingdom where the Campaign for Better Transport claims that cuts are having a 'devastating impact' on rural communities. Zimbabwe: Rural Commuters Are Going Nowhere2007-10-29Rural commuters in Zimbabwe cannot catch a bus to their nearest clinic or shop anymore as the spiralling economic decline forces many transport operators to shut down their services in the countryside. Rural transport and Mobility in West and Central Africa - The proceedings from the SDC/Skat Workshop2007-10-31The regional SDC workshop held in N'Djamena (Chad) from 18 to 21 September focused on lessons learned to define future challenges. AFCAP invites Expressions of Interest for Core Management Group 2007-09-27DFID is inviting applications for the core management group of the Africa Community Access Programme (AFCAP) Rural Road Maintenance Sustaining the Benefits of Improved Access 2007-10-04The International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently issued a new publication on rural road maintenance. GRSP seeks new Chief Executive2007-09-27The Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) based in Geneva announces an opening for a Chief Executive Cambodia National Community of Transport Practitioners (CNCTP) drafts their Strategy for 2007-20102007-10-04Cambodian National Community of Transport Practioners (CNCTP) is in the process of drafting their strategy to assist addressing the issues of the rural transport sector in the country. Bridging the Gap - An International Networked Research Forum2007-09-20The culmination of the Mobility and Health Networked Research Programme (2005-07) is the International Networked Research Forum. A series of internlinked events bringing together researchers, practitioners and policymakers to bridge the gap between the he Mainstreaming Social and Gender Dimensions in Transport Programmes - A Round Table2007-09-27The presentations and recommendations made at a World Bank Round Table on Mainstreaming Social and Gender Dimensions in Transport Programmes are now available online. The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA)2007-09-07A partnership between bilateral donors, multilateral agencies and African institutions, the ICA makes its members more effective at supporting infrastructure by pooling efforts in selected key areas. From Mountain to Market2007-08-24The latest edition in the IFRTD Update Series profiles a recent programme by Practical Action Nepal to demonstrate gravity ropeway technology as a viable means of goods transportation in hilly and mountainous regions. Building on the transport indicators workshop series – a virtual forum in Latin America2007-08-18The virtual discussion was organised in light of sharing the results of a workshop on transport indicators that was held in Peru in March 2007, in collaboration with the World Bank and local partners. Bridging the language divide: sharing the experiences of French-speaking Africa2007-08-18In an effort to ensure that transport practitioners in French-speaking Africa can also share experiences IFRTD –with the support of gTKP- has set up a French electronic discussion group called IFRTD Transport Rural. Regional Workshop on Animal Welfare2007-08-07KENDAT in collaboration with AWAKE (Animal Welfare Action, Kenya) and ATNESA (Animal Traction Network for East and Southern Africa) is planning a regional workshop on Animal Welfare - September 24 - 28, 2007. Taxis used to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in China2007-08-07In China the friendly relationship between taxi driver and passenger is being used to promote HIV/AIDS awareness International Engineers Course - Labour based road construction and maintenance2007-08-07The Kisii Training Centre in Kenya is running an international course to equip engineers with labour based road construction and maintenance methods. Applications are invited for the course running from 8th October - 17th November 2007. IFRTD Asia holds the 6th Annual Regional Meeting 2007 in September.2007-08-07Supported by DFID South East Asia Community Access Programme (SEACAP), IFRTD Asia will hold their 6th Annual Regional Meeting 2007 in Hanoi, Vietnam on 14th and 15th September. Announcing an International Symposium on Mobility and Health - October 20072007-08-08The Mobility and Health international networked research programme will culminate with an International Symposium at the Global Forum for Health in Beijing, China. Seacap Programme Update: Rural Road Surfacing Research in Vietnam2007-08-08An update from SEACAP projects 1 and 4 on research into new cost effective ways of using locally available materials in rural road construction in Vietnam. Crime hits Uganda motorbike taxis2007-08-07Motorbike taxi operators in eastern Uganda are asking to be allowed to carry guns and knives to protect themselves from marauding robbers. Pakistan NFG Strategic Planning process is in full swing2007-08-07Shehersaaz, the network coordinating IFRTD activities in Pakistan has invited key transport actors in Islamabad to participate in their first strategic planning meeting held on the 13th June, 2007. NFRTD Annual Charter approves the Strategy 2007/08 for activities in Nepal2007-08-11Nepal National Forum Group (Nepal Forum for Rural Transport and Development) is now a registered body in Nepal with a strategic plan in place for the next two years. At the Crossroads: Which Way Now for the World Bank’s Transport strategy?2007-08-11The Bretton Woods Project recently published a brief by Public World Director Brendan Martin likening the World Bank’s new transport strategy to a British train ‘running late with no public announcement as to the delay’. French Virtual Forum Announced.2007-08-07IFRTD members in Central and Western Africa and other francaphone nations are invited to share in a series of discussions on rural transport services throughout July 2007. New French Email Discussion Group for IFRTD Members2007-08-07Established by the IFRTD Secretariat in West and Central Africa, this new email discussion group will provide a forum for French speakers to exchange ideas, experiences and resources on rural transport and development issues. SEACAP Programme Update: Updating Cambodia's Rural Roads Policy2007-08-06An update on the ongoing SEACAP funded process to update Cambodia's Rural Roads Policy. SEACAP Programme Update: Sustainable Rural Roads Access in Lao PDR2007-08-11An update from SEACAP 17 in Lao PDR which aims to identify cost effective locally resourced methods of improving year round rural road access for poor rural communities. UWABA seek support for Cycling Information Centre in Dar es Salaam2007-08-11UWABA a grassroots campaign group for better cycling conditions in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania are seeking financial support for an information centre on cycling issues. Rural transport and Mobility in West and Central Africa - An SDC/Skat Workshop2007-08-14The Mobility Team at the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC) and Skat are hosting a regional workshop for West and Central Africa in N'Djamena, Chad in September 2007. Get what you pay for -a new initiative to promote transparency in the construction sector2007-08-15The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (Cost) is a new DFID-funded programme to help tackle $400 billion of corruption in the global construction industry. Rural access to appropriate technologies vital2007-06-25Expanding access to appropriate technologies in rural communities in Zimbabwe and Africa is vital to ensure equitable socio-economic development and as a strategy of putting Africa on a more equal footing with the rest of the world in terms of scientific IFRTD and SEACAP join hands in organising workshop2007-08-17South East Asia Community Access Programme and IFRTD will organise an international networking workshop followed by the regional governance meeting Announcing a virtual discussion on transport sector indicators2007-06-29From the 2nd to 20th July 2007 the IFRTD Latin America network will host a virtual discussion on transport indicators. Each week a new topic will be addressed with the syntheses shared via the IFRTD and gTKP websites. Cycling for better health: Uvumbuzi Bikathon in Kenya2007-08-17A young network called Uvumbuzi (Swahili for Discovery) is organising a bikathon in Kenya on July 7,2007 World Bank – A Decade of Transport in Action2007-07-03The World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG), [formally the Operations Evaluation Department (OED)] has released a report entitled ‘A Decade of Transport in Action’. The report evaluates and assesses the World Bank’s transport projects from the las Moving the IFRTD Strategy Forward - An exciting consultancy opportunity2007-07-04Applications are invited for a capacity assessment study of IFRTD's goal fulfilment, planning, administration, and resource management in order to determine the quality of the development cooperation programmes run by the Forum. New Rural Transport Blog2007-06-30An opportunity to become a guest blogger for the gTKP rural transport blog. Hands on Guide to Networked Research now available2007-07-19A Networked Research Approach is a new hands on Guide to conducting research in a network setting that has been developed by IFRTD. Updated World Bank Website - Transport in South Asia2007-07-04The World Bank has recently updated its transport in South Asia Website Have you taken a photo worth $5002007-07-03The Development Gateway has launched an annual photo contest that looks for compelling photographs of socio-economic development in developing countries. Sustainable Road Financing & Investment2007-07-04Papers from an international Seminar held in Tanzania to address issues of sustainable road financing and investment, are now online. ID21 Insight #63 now online in Spanish and French2007-07-04The popular ID21 Insight #63 'Transport the missing link? A catalyst for achieving the MDGs' is now available in french and spanish. PNG Network for Rural Transport and Development new newsletters online2007-10-26PNG Network for Rural Transport and Development newsletters online Improving Access to Markets and Services in Bhutan2007-05-15In April 2007 the World Bank approved an IDA grant of $10 million to fund the Second Bhutan Rural Access Project. Semaine Mondiale des Nations Unies pour la Sécurité Routière : la participation de l'IFRTD au Cameroun2007-05-15Sous l’initiative d’un membre de l’IFRTD du Cameroun, une conférence publique a été organisée dans la ville universitaire de Dschang, avec la collaboration de l’Alliance Franco-Camerounaise de la localité. IFRTD Opinions Fair April Competition2007-04-22The April theme for IFRTD's monthly Opinions Fair writing competition is Gender and Rural Transport Report from Latin American Consultative Workshop on Transport Sector Performance Indicators2007-04-27The report from the 4th in a series of collaborative consultative workshops on results measurement is now online. Follow the regional and international debate. Call for Papers Deadline - Road Safety on Four Continents2007-04-27The deadline for paper submissions to the Road Safety on Four Continents 14th International Conference is imminent. Awareness Programme on Rural Transport for Heads of Local Government bodies in Sri Lanka2007-05-09Local Government Heads learn about Rural Transport needs Gender Focus for the Village Bicycle Project in Ghana2007-04-19Ghana's Village Bicycle Project's 2006 review is now online introducing new women's programmes that are training women as bicycle repair instructors. UWABA seek advice on cycle-friendly road planning2007-04-19The Dar Es Salaam Cycling Community (UWABA) are seeking advice from engineers and planners with experience of cycle friendly road planning. Mobility and Health in the Amazon.... An update...2007-04-30Early research findings are shared in a report from a community research workshop held in Cenepa, Northern Peru as part of the Mobility and Health Networked Research Programme. IFRTD participates in the World Bank Tr
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