Introduction
The Africa Network for Walking and Cycling serves as a platform to champion best practice and influence research, policy and practice as well as strengthen partnerships and share experience and knowledge. The Network is organised into seven working groups each with a different focus but working towards the overall network goal. The working groups are active and working on their initial work plans which revolved around the areas itemised below:
- Creating databases and mapping
- Lobbying and formulating advocacy plans
- Preparing manuals, guidelines and reports
- Conducting and supporting research into walking and cycling
- Creating collaborations and partnerships
- Events and fora