Rural Transport Research, Development Footprints And Footsteps In South Africa: A Case For Bisecting Technological Innovations And Socio-Economic Development Mandates

Abstract

This study provided a quick overview of rural transport research and development landscape in South Africa. It achieved its main purpose through a bi-cameral approach. First, boundaries framing the rural transport research and development agenda are marked. Second, rural transport and research development innovations and applications tested in South Africa are discussed. A synthesis of the two pronged perspective provided a departure point for informing deeper dialogue, rural transport policy options and intervention levers that can be employed in transforming South Africa's rural areas growth and development spaces, places and cultures challenges.