Tag: Transport
Financing infrastructure in Africa: First STC on transport, intercontinental and inter-regional infrastructures, energy and tourism
28 Oct 16 NewsThe First Ordinary Session meeting of the STC on Transport, Intercontinental and Interregional Infrastructures, Energy and Tourism will be held in Lomé, Togo from 13 to 17 March 2...
Experts warn Kenya against costly transport of crude oil by trucks
26 Oct 16 News
The Kenyan government has been urged to consider a pipeline for oil exports to reap maximum benefit from the proposed early production.
According to oil and gas experts, the...
Transport and ICT projects financed by the AfDB in 2015 to create thousands of jobs, increase mobility and improve the lives of millions
11 Jul 16 NewsThe impacts arising from investments made by the African Development Bank Group in 2015 will collectively improve mobility of at least 1.2 million users of public transport, result...
AfDB approves USD 245 million to finance Uganda-Rwanda transport project and boosts regional trade in East Africa
24 Jun 16 NewsOn Wednesday, June 22, 2016, the African Development Bank approved USD 245 million in loans and grants to the Governments of Uganda and Rwanda to finance a transport project that w...
Transport costs reforms in SADC: where are we and where are we going?
06 Apr 16 PublicationsLogistics is important, both in its own right and as a factor that facilitates trade and development. The most recent South African Logistics Survey (CSIR, 2014) found that th...
Transportation costs and efficiency in west and central Africa
30 Mar 16 DiscussionWillemien Viljoen, tralac Researcher, discusses the state of transport and logistics costs in West and Central Africa
Transport and logistics infrastructure provides access to con...
Transport sector joins fight against wildlife crime
17 Mar 16 NewsThe global fight against wildlife crime received another major boost with the signing of a declaration at Buckingham Palace in London committing the leaders of the global transport...
Despite $28 billion drop in global private infrastructure investment in energy, transport, and water, strong showing of renewable energy projects
16 Dec 15 NewsDespite a sharp decline in private investment in energy, transport, and water infrastructure in developing countries in the first six months of 2015, investment in renewable energy...
An African Master Plan: The solution to Africa’s transport challenges
04 Dec 15 News
The African Development Bank Transport Forum (ATF) 2015 ended on November 27, 2015, with the AfDB reiterating its support for transport development to ensure economic growth on t...
Multilateral Development Banks join forces to support climate friendly transport in developing countries
03 Dec 15 NewsLagos, Nigeria, is the sixth largest city in the world. It is also the fastest growing and one of the most congested in the world. Commuting for Lagosians can be a serious challeng...
New and adapted financing sources will bolster Africa’s growing transport demand
02 Dec 15 News“Innovative financing to meet Africa’s growing infrastructure demand” was the topic discussed during a plenary session on Day 2 of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Transpo...
AfDB Transport Forum focuses on sustainable solutions for transport and integration on the continent
27 Nov 15 NewsThe first-ever African Development Bank Transport Forum (ATF) opened Thursday, November 26 at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with lively debates on ho...
Northern Corridor transport rates drop
16 Nov 15 NewsThe Northern Corridor has registered a general decline in transport costs while the Central Corridor shows a steady but marginal increase in the past five years.
According to th...
Local cross-border transporters lauded for embracing COMESA insurance scheme
06 Nov 15 NewsThe Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) officials have lauded Rwandan cross-border transporters for embracing the yellow card scheme, noting that it has helped l...
Maritime transport and climate policy at a critical juncture, UNCTAD Report says
15 Oct 15 NewsAs the global community commits to the new Sustainable Development Goals and gears up for a new international climate policy agreement, the UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2015...
At 11.4 percent of the value of imports, African countries paid more for international transport than any other region in 2005-2014
15 Oct 15 NewsInternational transport costs amounted to a country average of 9 per cent of the value of imports during the decade 2005-2014, according to the UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport ...
First African Maritime Conference resolves to request the AU to consider “A Single African Maritime Transport Market” among the Agenda 2063 flagship projects
13 Oct 15 NewsUnderstanding the opportunities and challenges and making the African Maritime a reality is a must, if Africa aspires to a better and secured future in the context of Agenda 2063. ...
Regional Dialogue on Transport Industry kicks-off
18 Sep 15 NewsStakeholders in the transport and logistics service industry converged in Nairobi for a two-day regional dialogue on the economic and competitiveness challenges facing the sector i...
Regional Dialogue for COMESA Transport Industry: 17-18 September 2015, Nairobi
16 Sep 15 NewsThe 1st COMESA Transport and logistics services industry dialogue is set to take place on 17 and 18 September 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya. The dialogue organized by the COMESA Business ...
Uhuru bid to revive L. Victoria transport seen boosting trade
27 Aug 15 NewsKisumu has received a major boost in its bid to become a regional transport hub after President Uhuru Kenyatta pledged to revive its port in fresh efforts to expand trade with East...