 The Sub-Saharan Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) is a unique partnership of 35 African countries,
8 regional economic communities,
3 African institutions - AU/NEPAD and UNECA, national and regional organizations as well as international development partners - all dedicated to the goal of ensuring that transport plays its full part in achieving the developmental objectives of Sub-Saharan Africa: poverty reduction, pro-poor growth, and regional integration. The Program is currently funded by the European Commission, Denmark, France, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, the Islamic Development Bank, the African Development Bank and The World Bank.
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Latest SSATP Publications  A Framework for a Pro-Growth, Pro-Poor Transport Strategy -- A Guidance Note
The purpose of this framework document or guidance note is to highlight possible options for the formulation of a pro-growth, pro-poor transport strategy (PGPTS), an essential instrument to promote the transport sector as a key role to facilitate economic growth and poverty reduction. The paper defines the principal elements of a PGPTS and identifies interventions that allow transport to play this facilitation role.
Available in:Â English, French Lagos Bus Rapid Transit -- Africa's first BRT scheme
This document describes how the first bus rapid transit system based on the well known good practice examples of Columbia and Brazil, adapted to the local context of Lagos, was implemented. It shows the strategic role of transport in a magacity like Lagos but also and maybe more importantly, the critical role of commintment and leadership at the highest levels of government for such a project to succeed. "Launched in March 2008, the new BRT system provided Lagos communters with a clean, affordable and reliable means of getting around the city".
Available in: English, FrenchÂ
 The Chirundu Border Post -- Detailed monitoring of transit times
This paper presents the findings of an initiative undertaken by the SSATP and its regional partners to monitor transit performance along the North-South corridor, a major trade corridor. Based on the extensive data collection exercise carried out along the corridor, the Chirundu border post, between Zambia and Zimbabwe, was identified as one of the key impediments to the smooth flow of traffic, and it was therefore decided that it would be the pilot one-stop border post created for the Southern African region. The document is very valuable as it sheds useful light on the causes and magnitude of the long transit times experienced at the Chirundu border.
Available in:Â English, French "Gazing into the Mirror" -- Operational Internal Control in Cameroon Customs
Cameroon is a model example of a developing country facing the challenges of trade facilitation, in light of its geographic location within Central Africa. Close to 20 percent of the national budget is generated by Customs revenues. Cameroon Customs' administration therefore plays a critical role in its economy. This paper presents the modernization process launched in the country in 2006 and the original approach adopted.
Available in: French/EnglishÂ
 A User Guide to Road Management ToolsThis road management tools guide gives an overview of 14 selected tools for road infrastructure management, explains how they can assist road administrations and contribute to improving road management practices. The guide is aimed at decision-makers in road administrations for whom a basic understanding of these tools could be essential. It is also intended as an introduction to first-time readers at the technical level. Available in: English SSATP Annual Report 2007
This year's annual report not only covers achievements of 2007 but provides an overview of progress made towards strenthening the role of transport in poverty reduction and achieving MDGs. A section is also dedicated to transport developments in SSATP member countries.
Available in: English, FrenchÂ
 2nd Development Plan 2008-2011
The second SSATP Development Plan will be implemented over the period 2008-2011. This new DP-2 reflects SSATP partners' response to the changing development environment by promoting sound transport policies and strategies in areas where SSATP has unique expertise. Available in: English, French SSATP Discussion Paper No 7
Lessons of Corridor Performance MeasurementThis SSATP paper presents the lessons of corridor performance measurement carried out in Africa. It shows that based on current experience, the core of monitoring activities should rely on existing consolidated data and limited surveys to benchmark corridor performance. Available in: English, French  SSATP Working Paper No 87-A
A Methodology for Rapid Assessment of Rural Transport Services
The present methodology was designed to allow researchers and transport planners to have in a relatively short time a good understanding of a given rural transport situation in a developing country and provide information to assist with policy formulation. The methodology involves obtaining estimates of the existing transport services and their costs, the demand for such services for economic, social, health, educational and community reasons. Available in: English SSATP Working Paper No 86
Institutional Arrangements for Transport Corridor Management in Sub-Saharan AfricaÂ
Corridor efficiency is important to the competitiveness of African economies, particularly in the case of landlocked countries. Corridors with corridor management institutions have shown improvements in their operations and these institutions have been instrumental in facilitating dialogue between stakeholders and harmonizing procedures and documentation used in transit operations along a corridor, resulting in reduced transit time and cost. This paper reviews the legal and institutional options for establishing a corridor management institution.Available in: English
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Key SSATP Texts (PDF) - 2nd Dev. Plan 2008-2011:
- Main Text: English, French - DP2 Strategic Framework
English, French
- 1st Dev. Plan 2004-2007:
- Main Text: English, French
- Annexes: English, French
- LTDP Mid-Term Review:
English
- Coordination Functions:
English, French - Work Programs:
- En: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Fr: 2005, 2004 - Annual Reports:
- En: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Fr: 2005, 2004, 2003 - Membership Commitment Statement:
English, French - Governance Structure
(SSATP Framework):
English, French
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