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- The United States Agency for International Development announced two awards totaling US$3.5 million for the Bicycles for Growth Initiative aiming to improve sustainable access to affordable bicycles in sub-Saharan Africa.
- With USAID support, J.E. Austin Associates and World Bicycle Relief will work together to increase mobility in rural areas in sub-Saharan Africa
- The project will develop and demonstrate means to rapidly increase bicycle uptake for individuals who cannot afford or do not have access to other transportation
- It facilitates the opportunity for higher incomes, and better health and education outcomes.
The United States Agency for International Development announced two awards totaling US$3.5 million for the Bicycles for Growth Initiative aiming to improve sustainable access to affordable bicycles in sub-Saharan Africa.
With USAID support, J.E. Austin Associates and World Bicycle Relief will work together to increase mobility in rural areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The project will develop and demonstrate means to rapidly increase bicycle uptake for individuals who cannot afford or do not have access to other transportation. It facilitates the opportunity for higher incomes, and better health and education outcomes.
The rationale of the bicycle project is that many communities throughout sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the rural areas are struggling to access health services, education, economic opportunities, and basic social services due to long distances and limited transportation options. People walk for miles together in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Bicycles can provide an affordable, accessible, reliable, and efficient alternative to walking
The awards will be implemented in countries like Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. Based on the results, the project will expand its footprint in more areas and countries.
