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Advancing Applied Research in High Volume Transport in Low-Income Countries in Africa and South Asia

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  • Bruce Thompson

    (IMC Worldwide Ltd., 64–68 London Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1LG, UK)

  • Bernard Obika

    (IMC Worldwide Ltd., 64–68 London Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1LG, UK)

Abstract

The Department for International Development (DFID) is funding the High Volume Transport (HVT) Applied Research Programme. This programme is an integral component of the UK response to delivering transport and mobility that is accessible, efficient, safe, and green in the low-income countries (LICs) in Africa and South Asia. The first part of the HVT programme produced an up-to-date and comprehensive state of knowledge on high volume transport in these countries. This Special Issue presents a selection of papers to cover key research priorities identified in road and rail transport, low carbon transport, and gender and inclusive transport. The state of knowledge has produced a sound basis for setting priorities for applied research in the second part of the programme. Applied research is directed to delivering high volume transport that contributes to economic growth and social development, and that is more resilient to the impact of climate change in LICs in Africa and South Asia.

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  • Bruce Thompson & Bernard Obika, 2020. "Advancing Applied Research in High Volume Transport in Low-Income Countries in Africa and South Asia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(10), pages 1-6, May.
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