[sustran] Not "transport" but a way of life

[eric.britton]

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From: Robert Bartlett [mailto:roadnotes at freenet.de] 
Sent: Friday, 15 February 2008 15:21
To: Gender and Transport
Subject: [gatnet] Benin - Lake transport

We have another in the photo-documents series on transport in different
countries. The author of the document is Mr. Placide Badji, who is a Benin
citizen. He is a civil engineer and holds a masters degree in transport
economics. This document deals with the lake town of Ganvie in Benin.
Placide explains that waterway transport in Ganvie is a mode of life - for
women as well as men, as the photos show - and not just a means of movement.
For example, the pirogues are used as places where people can take a
rest.There is no transport choice; pirogues are the only option. 

The document shows through the use of photographs and texts the different
aspects of ife in this lake-dwelling community. 27 pages including covers,
photo-document, 20+ photos. PDF A4 landscape layout, 2.1MB. Version 1.05,
February 2008 (English).

For other details / copy check http://www.lulu.com/content/2036511 or email
me directly.

Regards,

REB