GRA in Action Series
Policy action to achieve sustainable mobility should be guided by data and a coherent and holistic policy framework. In 2019, the Partnership developed to that effect the first-ever comprehensive Catalogue of Policy Measures to Achieve Sustainable Mobility (CPM), along with an objective methodology to identify the most impactful policy measures for a given country context. These two elements are outlined in the Global Roadmap of Action toward Sustainable Mobility (GRA).
The GRA in Action Series seeks to provide a higher level of granularity to the Catalogue of Policy Measures, by deep-diving into select measures, reflecting on country examples and global experiences on how to implement them practically. Launched in 2020, this series covers some of the most cutting-edge topics and policy issues countries' decision makers face today in transport.
- E-mobility
- E-mobility in Low Income Countries in Africa - Finance, Governance and Equity: African low-income countries (LICs) contribute less than one percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Why then, should they invest in electrifying their mobility? Should they not address their most pressing development needs ahead of e-mobility? Based on interviews and surveys of key African transport stakeholders, and a review of the academic and gray literature on e-mobility, energy, policy, and finance, this paper explores the relevance, fairness, and cost of transitioning to e-mobility in 23 African LICs.
- Decision-Making tool for e-mobility investments: How are various investment alternatives to electrify mobility evaluated? This paper outlines a simple and comprehensive decision-making tree to guide city investment choices—from e-buses, e-bicycles, EV-charging networks, e-taxis, e-motor bikes, and e-kick scooters. You can also download a poster version.
- Empowering e-mobility in the Global South: The Case of Two Cities - Cuenca and Nairobi: Piloting the policy recommendations contained in “Sustainable Electric Mobility — Building Blocks and Policy Recommendations” in the cities of Cuenca, Ecuador, and Nairobi, Kenya, this paper reflects on the challenges faced and lessons learned in the process of establishing roadmaps of action toward sustainable e-mobility.
- Electromobility in the Global South - An equitable transition toward Road Passenger Transport Decarbonization: The paper raises questions and issues for dialogue, focused on the role of electromobility as a solution to decarbonize the transport sector from the unique perspective of countries in the Global South. The paper identifies six considerations to evaluate the readiness of a country to invest in e-mobility solutions. It also points out the urgent need of addressing the emerging Green Divide between high-income countries and the least developed countries— in both the responsibility for climate change and the response to it.
- Sustainable Electric Mobility: Building Block and Policy Recommendations: The paper focuses on policy enablers to e-powered mobility solutions. It analyzes the main barriers to electric mobility development, including two and three-wheelers; identifies seven essential building blocks for successful public policies in the field of electric mobility; and provides policy recommendations for three target audiences— international development public policy community, the national public policy community, and local public policy community. You can also download the Spanish version.
- Energy and Transport
- Electromobility and Renewable Electricity: Developing Infrastructure for Synergies: Electrification of transport will require a substantial scaling up of renewable electricity to contribute to the decarbonization of energy and transport sectors. Charging for a growing fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) needs to be managed in a way that does not threaten the grid’s stability or compromise other sectors' energy needs. Focusing on Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), this paper provides guidance on coordination needs between transport and energy decision makers.
- Digital Toolkit for Energy and Mobility: The toolkit presents a discourse on some of the best practices to achieve energy efficiency in transport through the lens of three policies: (i) promote public discussions on new mobility solutions, for instance, autonomous vehicles, e-mobility, and on-demand transportation; (ii) expand public transport infrastructure and (iii) plan for integrated multimodal transport networks. The toolkit aims at bridging the gap between the transport and energy sectors when seeking to achieve universal, efficient, safe, and green mobility while developing sustainable, and energy-efficient transport projects.
- Public Transport
- How to Unlock Public Transport for Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Six Areas for Action: The ambition to develop quality public transport has been insufficient, despite its centrality to reduce GHG emissions from transport. This paper emphasizes six vital strategic issues for reimaging and rethinking public transport to recover, thrive, and meet climate, health, access, and equity goals. It provides 30 recommendations for action, giving examples of how cities and countries have brought these actions to life.
- Data Sharing
- Sustainable Mobility: Policy Making for Data Sharing: The paper offers a global policy framework and practical guidance for policymaking on data sharing. Recognizing the hyperlocal context of mobility needs and policies, the nascent state of the data-sharing market, and limited evidence from regulatory practices, the paper offers multiple case studies from across the globe to document emerging good practices and policy suggestions.