This half-day event is dedicated to knowledge sharing and discussions on pathways to improve paratransit services in developing cities.

Centered around the theme: “Advancing the Sector: From Understanding to Action,” this year’s event will combine plenary presentations, a roundtable and interactive workshops to collectively reflect on key themes for the industry.

 

Objectives:

  • Take stock of the latest trends and evidence on paratransit across regions
  • Identify concrete action areas
  • Strengthen collaboration between key stakeholders

Who should attend:

  • City and national government officials working on urban mobility
  • Civil society and researchers
  • Industry representatives
  • Technical and financial partners involved in the sector

Speakers:

  • Alice Duhaut, Development Impact Economist, The World Bank
  • Andrea San Gil León, Executive Director, Global Network for Popular Transportation
  • Benjamin Welle, Director of Integrated Transport, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
  • Benjie de la Peña, CEO, Shared-Use Mobility Center & Chair, Global Network for Popular Transportation
  • Carla Quesada Alluin, Technical Advisor, Partnership for Research on Informal and Shared Mobility (PRISM)
  • Fernanda Rivera, Network Building & Advocacy Lead, Global Network for Popular Transportation
  • Jacqueline Klopp, Director of the Center for Sustainable Urban Development (CSUD), Columbia Climate School
  • Simon Saddier, Senior Urban Transport Specialist, The World Bank
  • Tom Courtright, Knowledge, Data & Policy Lead, Global Network for Popular Transportation
  • Vineet John, Urban Mobility Manager, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

 

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