Afretec Inclusive Digital Transformation Initiative on Intelligent Transportation Workshop

October 20, 2022

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CAT

Room A203

Car tire
This is an invitation-only event

Introduction

This workshop is being conducted as part of the Mastercard Foundation-funded Afretec initiative on inclusive digital transformation which aims to support research and innovation for positive social and economic impact in Africa via Carnegie Mellon University and its partner institutions across the continent and overseas.

The workshop will bring together stakeholders from academia, government, business, and non-governmental organizations to solicit their knowledge, insight, and advice. This will help shape an agenda for applied research, development and deployment of various new technologies and practices. In addition, this workshop will suggest standards and policies for social and commercial advancement. The larger outcomes for Africa that are being targeted are improved safety, reduced pollution, better quality of life, and increased economic activity.

Schedule of events

Main lobby and cafe
8:30-9:00 am: Arrival, registration, and refreshments

Room A203
9:00-9:20 am: Welcome addresses:

  • Allen Robinson, director of CMU-Africa
  • Tim Brown, interim director of knowledge creation and education network
  • Ahmed Biyabani, associate teaching professor at CMU-Africa and PI of Afretec IDT PG for Intelligent Transportation

9:20-9:45 am: Traffic management in Rwanda
Speaker: Elie Mberabagabo, ACP, RNP

9:45-10:10 am: Overview of the ecosystem of intelligent mobility
Speaker: Serge Kamuhinda, CEO, VW Rwanda

Cafe
10:10-10:30 am: Break

Room A203
10:30-11:30 am: Roundtable discussion #1

  • What do we want from intelligent transportation systems in Africa?
  • What are the policy challenges of intelligent transportation systems in Africa?

11:30 am-12:00 pm: Science and technology policy for transport in Rwanda
Speaker: Louis Sibomana, NCST

12:00-12:30 pm: Achieving sustainable intelligent transportation with standards in Rwanda
Speaker: Alphonse Kanyandekwe, RSB

12:30-1:00 pm: Road safety development using artificial intelligence
Speaker: Ismail Berrada, UM6P

Dining hall and terraces
1:00-2:00 pm: Lunch and informal discussions

2:00-2:30 pm: Electronic fare system
Speaker: Alain Murara, RURA

2:30-3:00 pm: A coordinated and smart road safety solution: leveraging data-driven technology
Speaker: Alphonse Nkurunziza, UR

3:00-3:30 pm: Co-creating solutions for road safety and air quality improvement
Speaker: Clovis Wanziguya, GiZ

Cafe
3:30-3:50 pm: Break

Room A203
3:50-4:50 pm: Roundtable discussion #2:

  • How will intelligent transportation systems have a positive economic impact and create jobs for Africans?
  • How will data be shared for intelligent transportation systems research, education, and for the wider public good?

4:50-5:00 pm: Farewell address
Speaker: Allen Robinson, director of CMU-Africa

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