Transport and Energy Economics in Africa

The fundamental goal of Africa Transport Policy is to develop an adequate, safe, environmentally sound, efficient and affordable integrated transport system within the framework of a progressive and competitive market economy.

An "adequate transport system" means that available transport infrastructure and services meet the needs of all citizens for access to the market, place of employment and to basic social services.

The transport system will serve as an instrument for social, political and economic unification; strengthening the operation of markets, facilitating production and resource development, and promoting relationships with the outside world.

A "Safe transport system" means that all reasonable standards are set and actions taken to prevent accidents and minimise the number of potential victims and the destruction of property.

This book view different approaches to curb the problems of energy and transport system in Africa.

Bulk of materials in this book had come in the main from a compilation of field survey and brainstorming with the scholars in the relevant areas of the subject matters.