Africa Union and NEPAD renew focus on Africa's Rural Transformation
May 14, 2013
Between 2nd and 4th May an inaugral Africa Rural Development Forum (ARDF) was organised by the NEPAD agency under the theme Rural Transformation Agenda for Africa.
Community Safety Relations articles
April 18, 2013
- Global status report on road safety 2013 - World Health Organisation
- IFRTD: Adopting a transport - related sustainable development goal
- "IFRTD Forum News 16.2: Climate change and rural roads" available online
- Transport Services and their Impact on Poverty and Growth in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
- SSATP Africa Transport Policy Program releases paper on Rural Transport
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A unique writing award for young people to express their innovative approaches to rural transport and sustainable development.

A photo slideshow highlighting the role of rural transport as a catalyst to achieve the millennium development goals.
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Improving rural access and mobility through the development of rural water transport

An international Networked Research programme exploring the links between mobility and health in developing countries

How a small transport project in Tanzania changed the lives of women, men and children all over the world
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WARNING: It has been brought to our attention individuals are organising workshops in the UK under the IFRTD name. If you have recieved an email about this please note that it is a fraud and do not make any payments to them. If we put on an event we will advertise it on our website and also we would normally not charge.
The International Forum for Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD) is a global network of individuals and organisations working together towards improved access, mobility and economic opportunity for poor communities in developing countries.
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