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Towards an Enhanced Africa-EU Cooperation on Transport and Connectivity 1 Towards an enhanced Africa-EU Cooperation on Transport and Connectivity Report by the Task Force on Transport and Connectivity 2 Foreword ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 7 1. Connectivity Policy & Sustainability ........................................................................................ 10 1.1. General context & Problem Analysis ............................................................................................ 10 1.2. Recommendations........................................................................................................................ 13 1.2.1. Regulatory Framework .............................................................................................................. 13 1.2.2. Investment promotion .............................................................................................................. 14 1.2.3. Planning and Decision-making .................................................................................................. 14 1.2.4. Urban mobility ........................................................................................................................... 15 1.2.5. Sustainability ............................................................................................................................. 15 2. Strategic Corridor Development & the Role of PIDA 2020-2030 ........................................... 16 2.1. General context and Problem Analysis ........................................................................................ 16 2.2. Recommendations........................................................................................................................ 21 2.2.1. Continental and Regional frameworks ...................................................................................... 21 2.2.2. Corridor Development ............................................................................................................... 22 2.2.3. Corridor management ............................................................................................................... 22 3. Road Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 24 3.1. General context and Challenges ................................................................................................... 24 3.2. Recommendations........................................................................................................................ 35 3.2.1. Road safety management and data collection .......................................................................... 35 3.2.2. The safety of infrastructure ....................................................................................................... 36 3.2.3. The safety of vehicles ................................................................................................................ 37 3.2.4. The safety of road users ............................................................................................................ 38 3.2.5. Post-crash care .......................................................................................................................... 39 4. Aviation ............................................................................................................................................. 40 4.1. General context ............................................................................................................................ 40 4.2. Recommendations........................................................................................................................ 42 4.2.1. Aviation as a national priority ................................................................................................... 42 4.2.2. Infrastructure gap analysis ........................................................................................................ 42 4.2.3. Lack of access to financing ........................................................................................................ 43 4.2.4. Need to put emphasis on safety and security ........................................................................... 44 4.2.5. Need for secured and harmonized single sky operation ........................................................... 44 4.2.6. Need for strong Executing Agency for SAATM .......................................................................... 45 4.2.7. Capacity Building ....................................................................................................................... 46 4.2.8. Taxes, fees and charges ............................................................................................................. 47 3 4.2.9. Reluctance to lose control on national carrier .......................................................................... 47 4.2.10. Visa restrictions ....................................................................................................................... 47 5. Scaling-up investments, private sector involvement & innovative financing ..................... 49 5.1. General context and problem analysis ......................................................................................... 49 5.2. Recommendations........................................................................................................................ 52 5.2.1 Priority Action Plan ..................................................................................................................... 52 5.2.2. National coordination................................................................................................................ 52 5.2.3. Improve investments and financial instruments ....................................................................... 52 5.2.4. Private sector participation ....................................................................................................... 53 6. Annexes ............................................................................................................................................. 54 I. Connectivity Cluster Members ......................................................................................................... 55 II. Road Safety Cluster Members ......................................................................................................... 57 III. Aviation Cluster Members .............................................................................................................. 58 IV. Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................. 59 4 Foreword The Africa-Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs was launched by the European Commission in September 2018, as an effort to drive forward intercontinental cooperation on an equal footing. The African Union and the European Union are committed to strengthening a mutually beneficial partnership. The launch of the Alliance is a clear sign of the enhanced way Europe and Africa work as partners, with a strong focus on economic potential, and including the mobilization of the private sector. Within the framework of the Alliance, Europe and Africa are discussing our common challenges and exploring mutual opportunities. Among the specific actions triggered by the Alliance, four thematic task forces were set up to focus on digital economy, energy, agriculture and transport. Strengthening transport connectivity between Africa and the EU and within Africa is among the key objectives, which ultimately envisages provision of sustainable, credible and viable investment in efficient and sustainable transport infrastructure, providing safe and intermodal mobility. Transport connectivity between Africa and Europe should also refer to the establishment of transport networks at continental, regional and national levels. Continents, their economic sub- regions and their nations can only reap the full benefits of globalization when they are connected through permanent and highly advanced transport linkages. During the first six months of 2019, the discussions held within the Transport Task Force (TTF) paved the way for a final report illustrating the key challenges, and suggesting actions aimed to achieve sustainable and efficient connectivity – which must also be people-friendly. Work was conducted in the three clusters, addressing from different perspective and as regards different transport modes, the importance of achieving sustainable and efficient connectivity: 1) Aviation, which is of course essential for African connectivity. 2) Road safety that represents a big challenge at global and regional level. 3) Sustainable connectivity infrastructure in line with international standards. The purpose of the Transport Task Force was to guide the EU and African Union in prioritising actions for cooperation. With this aim, this Task Force provided a platform of partnership for the private sector, donors, international organisations, financial institutions and civil society
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