Urban Mobility: The World Bank and Urban Transport

This lecture discusses the role of the World Bank in urban mobility in African cities, highlighting the challenges faced due to rapid urbanization and lack of coordination between transport planning and urban development. It explores the SSATP program, initiated in 1987, aimed at improving the transport sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. The lecture delves into the components of the program, focusing on urban transport initiatives, strategies, and implementation phases. It emphasizes the importance of promoting sustainable transport policies, enhancing local skills in transport planning, and sharing best practices regionally.