Rural transport
Eastern Sudan: Integrated Technology Programme
On the move
Animal-drawn carts have helped mobilise poor people living in eastern Sudan. ITDGPractical Action Sudan's transport programme in Kassala and Gedarif States has included the designing of a cheaper cart that is more affordable to poor people.
Made locally and with proven durability, the carts can help generate income of about 2,000 Sudanese Dinars (US$ 7.50) daily for the owner or operator. They also provide cheap transport for users and save time in tasks such as hauling water.
Over 200 carts were manufactured and distributed for the use of poor families during 2001/ 2002. More than 40 metal workers were trained in making wheels and different forms of intermediate means of transport devices including carts.
This work forms part of ITDGPractical Action Sudan's Eastern Sudan Integrated Technology Programme.
