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Published in: Transportation in Developing Economies 2/2023

01-10-2023 | Original Article

Transportation–Translocality Nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Implications for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development: A Systematic Review

Authors: Emmanuel Amponsah, Michael Poku-Boansi, Clifford Amoako, Michael Osei Asibey

Published in: Transportation in Developing Economies | Issue 2/2023

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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between translocality and transportation in developing countries from the perspective of sustainable development. Using sub-Saharan Africa as a case study and relying on secondary data, the study established that migration is directly and significantly dependent on transportation. In addition, the paper observed that transportation drives migration, influences the pattern of mobility and livelihoods of trans-local migrants. The link between transportation and migration has a profound impact on the achievement of the sustainable development goals. The paper recommends pragmatic policies and re-investment in transportation in both rural and urban areas to enhance effective and efficient mobility for socio-economic development.

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Metadata
Title
Transportation–Translocality Nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Implications for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development: A Systematic Review
Authors
Emmanuel Amponsah
Michael Poku-Boansi
Clifford Amoako
Michael Osei Asibey
Publication date
01-10-2023
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Transportation in Developing Economies / Issue 2/2023
Print ISSN: 2199-9287
Electronic ISSN: 2199-9295
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40890-023-00182-x

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