Improving access to transport in developing countries.

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2003

• Country: India, Malawi, South Africa, Mozambique
• Document Type: Research Paper
• Theme: Infrastructure
• Authors: Maunder, D., Venter, C., Savill, T., Stone, J.

Abstract

Improving access and mobility of people with disabilities is an essential component of the alleviation of poverty in developing countries. Disabled people are among the most socially excluded members of society and poorly

designed and inaccessible transport can contribute to this situation by restricting access to education and health facilities and employment opportunities.

This paper summarises the first phase of a Department for International

Development (DFID) funded project which identifies the barriers experienced by disabled people when using public transport services in urban areas of the developing world.

Citation

Municipal Engineer (2003) 156 (ME2). pp. 149-153

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Improving access to transport in developing countries.

Published 1 January 2003