Briefing Docs
Women in the Road Transport Sector in Africa
Women remain significantly under-represented in Africa’s road transport sector, facing entrenched gender stereotypes, harassment, limited access to finance and training, and unsafe working conditions. However, changes are underway. From ride-hailing platforms and women-only services to targeted training initiatives and strengthened reporting mechanisms, new pathways for women’s inclusion are opening across both informal and formal transport systems. This thought piece, written by Gina Porter and Sam Clark, explores the structural roots of exclusion, the challenges women face in the sector, and practical recommendations for advancing inclusion.
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