SOUTH AFRICA: CYCLING TO A BETTER FUTURE
Session presented by Afribike, South Africa
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 09h00-11h00
Venue: Boell Forum at the People's Global Forum +
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The topic of this session will be recent innovative activities
on the promotion of bicycle transport in South Africa, in particular
the Shova Kalula National Bicycle Demonstration Program of the South
African National Department of Transport. The uniqueness of the
Afribike's program lies in the establishment of a permanent presence
in low-income communities through the establishment of locally managed
bicycle micro enterprises. Collectively these enterprises also form
a delivery platform, which can be used to channel subsidised bicycles
into low-income communities, as well as initiate other activities
such as local cycling clubs, races, awareness and road safety campaigns.
The challenges, replicability and transferability to other sectors,
of this implementation method will be explored in the discussion.
The session will consist of a half hour multimedia presentation
with an hour's panel discussion afterwards.
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