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Like many cities, Nairobi greets visitors with the sight of densely packed buildings, the scent of roasting food and the sound of honking horns, mostly from motorcycles weaving through traffic. While these popular motorcycles provide an affordable and fast form of transportation in Kenya’s capital, they are also contributing to air pollution and serious health risks, as motorcycles pollute up to 10 times more than cars.
To accelerate the shift to e-mobility, emerging economies must use a comprehensive strategy to confront barriers to electric vehicle adoption. By Leila Yim Surratt & Sarbinder Singh & Aklilu Fikresilassie September 13, 2022 Most Kenyans hop on the back of a motorbike taxi, known locally as a boda-boda, to get around town. With per day, it’s a sector that provides an estimated 1 million direct jobs for drivers.
Women boda boda drivers testing electric motorbikes in Kenya – part of efforts by one of many partnerships around the world working to increase access to e-mobility for businesses and individuals. Photo by M-KOPA As the pandemic has changed the way we get around and purchase goods, the world is considering how to make transport more efficient and sustainable.
Leveraging Networks to Accelerate Progress on the SDGs Editor’s Note: This article is by Leila Yim Surratt the Director of Strategy and Engagement at P4G. P4G is a global initiative that accelerates pioneering market-based partnerships to unlock investment opportunities that can advance progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
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