Isolation is one of the major factors contributing to poverty levels. By addressing this isolation and local infrastructure, the stranded poor gain access to wider markets, services and new opportunities. Transport improvements mean that poorer people can reach markets where they can buy or sell goods for income, and make better use of essential services such as health and education.

Engineers Without Borders UK work to date:

Placements:

• ACTED: A volunteer's blog documenting his development and rehabilitation of an island's rural road network placement in Indonesia in 2009

Research:

• Nigeria Delta boat hoist project - EWB Bristol

Current opportunities with Engineers Without Borders UK:

Placements:

• ACTED: Development and rehabilitation of an island's rural road network - Indonesia

Research:

Available projects 2009:

1. Wooden bicycle design

Other interesting links:

• International Forum for Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD)
• Global Transport Knowledge Partnership (GTKP)
• DFID transport links
• World transport policy and practice
• Planing rural roads

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