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Publications
VREF publications under the MAC program include commissioned position papers on the themes of the programme, as well as scientific papers, research briefs and books.
Publications 2022
- Platform Politics and Silicon Savannahs_blog 220323
Pdf, 129.9 kB. - Authors: R. Sitas, L.R. Cirolia, A. Pollio, A.G. Sebarenzi, P.K. Guma and A. Rajashekar
Publications 2021
- The impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on future urban transport in Sub-Saharan Africa Pdf, 3.6 MB.
- Authors: Roger Behrens & Alexandra Newlands (2021)
- Knowledge that makes a societal impact Pdf, 1.2 MB.
- Author: Herrie Schalekamp (2021)
Position papers 2019-2020
Commissioned by VREF in 2019, five position papers on “state-of-the-art” knowledge within the following themes of the MAC program will be published in 2020:
- User Needs and Practices in African Cities
- Title: User diversity and mobility practices in Sub-Saharan African cities: understanding the needs of vulnerable populations Pdf, 3.6 MB.
- Authors: Gina Porter, Durham University with Albert Abane, University of Cape Coast and Karen Lucas, University of Leeds
- Governing Mobility in African Cities
- Title: Governing mobility in Sub-Saharan African cities Pdf, 3.1 MB.
- Authors: Liza Cirolia, University of Cape Town with Jesse Harber, Gauteng City-Region Observatory and Sylvia Croese, University of Cape Town
- Emerging Business Models and Service Options in the Shared Transport Sector in African Cities
- Title: Emerging business models and service options in the shared transport sector in African cities Pdf, 3.1 MB.
- Authors: Herrie Schalekamp, University of Cape Town with Simon Saddier, Transitec Consulting Engineers
- Safety, Health and the Urban Environment in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Title: Road traffic injury and transport-related air quality in Sub-Saharan Africa Pdf, 6.4 MB.
- Authors: Geetam Tiwari, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi with Olive Kobusingye, Makerere University, Mark Zuidgeest, University of Cape Town, Meleckidzedeck Khayesi, WHO, Winnie Mitullah, University of Nairobi, and Dinesh Mohan, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- Public Transport System Design and Modal Integration in African Cities
- Title: Public transport system design and modal integration in Sub-Saharan African cities Pdf, 2.4 MB.
- Authors: Christo Venter, University of Pretoria, with Mark Zuidgeest, University of Cape Town, Namatirai Cheure, University of Pretoria, and Ian Barrett, Independent Consultant)
Research Briefs
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Linking Higher Education and Practical Knowledge
Written by Herrie Schalekamp and Gail Jennings, and based on work by the VREF African Center of Excellence for Studies in Public and Non-Motorised Transport (ACET), University of Cape Town, this research brief discusses the University of Cape Town’s work amongst adult learners who have extensive experience of public transport operations but little exposure to higher education.
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Research Synthesis Reports
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Achieving Equitable Sustainable Mobility and Access in Sub-Saharan Africa: an overview of the state of knowledge, Summary
VREF has commissioned position papers within 5 of the 6 core themes. The purpose of these papers is to provide an overview of current knowledge on issues related to mobility and access in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) cities, as well as to inform VREF and researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa in developing a research agenda in this area.
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The case for investing in paratransit by Gail Jennings and Roger Behrens
This research synthesis summarizes, updates and presents the main messages in the book publication Paratransit in African Cities: Operations, Regulation and Reform, edited by Roger Behrens, Dorothy McCormick and David Mfinanga (Routledge, 2016).
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Transport and Social Exclusion in five African Cities - a report produced by INTALInC and supported by VREF
This report is a scoping study of the transport conditions and experiences of people and communities living at the margins of Africa’s burgeoning cities, and is established with the participation of African partner organisations and local communities. Across five case studies, the authors have focused on the needs of the majority people who are living on or below the poverty threshold for their country.
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Books
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Paratransit in African Cities: Operations, Regulation and Reform
Authors: Behrens, Roger; McCormick, Dorothy; Mfinanga, David A.
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Non-Motorized Transport Integration into Urban Transport Planning in Africa
Edited by Winnie V. Mitullah, Marianne Vanderschuren, Meleckidzedeck Khayesi
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In Search of a Framework for Institutional Coordination in the Planning for Public Transportation in Sub-Saharan African Cities
Authors: Ahmad A. Kanyama, Göran Cars
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Invitation to submit an Expression of interest Pdf, 457 kB.
Deadline: 1 October 2022
- Fourth Call for Research Proposals Pdf, 1.3 MB.
Closed: 1 September 2022
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- Catalysing Curriculum Change at Universities in SSA 2022 Pdf, 1.3 MB.
Deadline extended to 1 Nov. 2022
Deadline: 31 October 2022
MOBILITY GRANT 2022- MAC-MG 2022 Pdf, 447.1 kB.
Deadline: 31 October 2022
Blog! Blog! Blog!
This Meeting of the Minds' blog monthly releases interviews of global transportation researchers from the VREF's Future Urban Transport Program Network.
This CityFix series, produced by the WRI (World Ressources Institute) Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and supported by the VREF, discusses walking and cycling in cities with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries.
About VREF
The Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) inspires, initiates and supports research and educational activities through the Future Urban Transport Programme - How to deal with the complexity of urban transport (FUT).
Our Vision: Sustainable transport for equitable access in urban areas
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