Speakers
Across Africa, a diverse group of organisations including think tanks and policy research institutions are working to address the challenges of sustainable transport and climate-neutral mobility. However, until recently, little was known about the capacities, operational challenges and collaboration amongst these organizations. The Joining Knowledge forces for Sustainable Transport Policy in Africa report (1st Edition), commissioned by Agora Verkehrswende and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) under the Rethinking Transport in Africa project, provides the first comprehensive overview of this ecosystem, assessing their capacities, thematic focus areas, governance structures, funding sources, and policy influence.
This panel discussion will bring together leading African think tank representatives, transport policy experts, and international development partners to reflect on the report’s findings. Panellists will share insights on the strengths and gaps in the current landscape, highlight innovative approaches to policy engagement, and explore pathways for deeper collaboration within and across regions. Special attention will be given to opportunities for building a community that can amplify African perspectives in global sustainable transport dialogues and help shape locally relevant solutions for climate action in the transport sector.
