Tag: livelihood cyclist

A groundbreaking study announced today by World Bicycle Relief and IDinsight provides the strongest evidence yet that simple, reliable bicycles can build climate resilience and accelerate recovery in mobility-challenged rural communities—transforming how governments and development agencies think about last-mile transportation. Results from the two-year randomized controlled trial (RCT) in Zambia’s rural Mumbwa District show that when adults gain access to reliable bicycles-supported by local shops, trained mechanics, and spare parts—they don’t just move faster. They earn more, eat better, have access to more services, and recover sooner after economic and environmental shocks.

Continue reading “BICYCLES BUFFER CRISES-THEN ACCELERATE RECOVERY: LANDMARK TWO-YEAR RCT IN ZAMBIA PUTS MOBILITY POVERTY ON THE POLICY AGENDA” →