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Do the MDGs oil the wheels for sustainable transport solutions?

Do the MDGs oil the wheels for sustainable transport solutions?

The sustainability of transportation in the aid and development sectors is something that has been overlooked, says Natalie Teperdijan, of Fleet Forum. Visitors and speakers to the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) will have the opportunity to examine this on Thursday 22 July, 2010.

In the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Review on Transport and Logistics, Teperdijan of Fleet Forum, the first independent knowledge center focused on humanitarian fleets within the aid and development community said. “The MDGs lay out a plan, a set of goals, but they did not address the means by which to achieve them. This can only be described as a missed opportunity”. Teperdijan makes a good point, but is it a fair one?

She asserts that if MDG1 (end poverty and hunger) is to be achieved, more sustainable industry is necessary in low and middle income countries. Increased industry requires an increased number of vehicles which exacerbates the already serious safety and environmental impacts. Teperdjan points out that “poor safety and negative environmental impacts means MDGs 4, 5 and 7 that deal with health and the environment will be challenged.”

Poor fleet management and increased vehicle numbers affect the environment and global health. “So the global problems worsen, aid agencies and governments need to do more, to do more they require more vehicles, and more money then gets directed to operational costs instead of directly to those in need.” And yet transport is never mentioned within the framework of the MDGs.

Natalie Teperdijan will be joined by Tracy A. Badcock from the Shelter Alliance, Jeff Wade from Fleet Management Solutions and RMA Group’s Phil Jones on Thursday July 22 to discuss issues around transport in delivering international aid, relief and development projects at this year’s Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) at the Walter E. Washington Center in Washington D.C. Topics for discussion will include fleet management practices and the impact of fleets on the environment; how to achieve effective transport with smaller NGOs; awareness needed for more efficient transportation as well as enhanced safety and managing fuel emission programs based on US government case studies.

Now in its fifth year, this event is a worthwhile opportunity for the aid, relief and development sector to network, build partnerships and address global humanitarian and development challenges, as well as showcasing goods and services to those who are responsible for delivery.

Registration is free to non-commercial organizations. More information, including the workshop agenda, speaker and exhibitor lists and registration details can be found at www.aidforumonline.org

Aid & International Development Forum 2010 partners include InterAction, USAID, Fleet Forum, the IPOA, World Bank Publications and RedR UK.

For further information or details on the press tour please contact:
Sula Bruce, Project Director, Aid and International Development Forum (AIDF)
Tel: +44 20 7871 0188, Email: sbruce@aidforumonline.org

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For lists of speakers, exhibitors and the workshop agenda, please use the following links:
Speakers: http://www.aidforumonline.org/event_guide/speakers/category/event_2010/
Workshop Agenda: http://www.aidforumonline.org/event_guide/workshops/
Exhibitors: http://www.aidforumonline.org/event_guide/exhibitors/category/event_2010/

Contacts
Diva Rodriguez, Communications. Email: drodriguez@aidforumonline.org
Andrew Matthewson, Sales Manager. Email: sales@aidforumonline.org
Telephone +44 (0) 20 7871 0188

The Aid & International Development Forum (previously International Aid & Trade) has been the world's leading forum for humanitarian relief professionals to cement relationships, build partnerships, gain understanding and share experiences. Having been acquired by Henley Media Group in 2005, International Aid & Trade ran in Geneva in 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2009 the event moved to Washington D.C., in partnership with InterAction, the largest coalition of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

Facts & Figures

There will be over 1600 visitors and in the region of 120 exhibitors, 100 of which will be businesses, 20 of which will be NGOs, UN and Government stands.

Aid and International Development Forum
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest
Washington, DC 20001-3614, United States

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