The Road to Yamoussoukro

Authors

Vivica Brown, Brakkam Aviation ManagementFollow

Abstract

Air transportation plays an important role in any country’s evolution because it accelerates the convergence of goods and people. Creating a cooperative air transport system could unlock the potential for a long awaited, remarkable economic growth in Africa. “The African aviation market is perhaps one that has the most potential for growth out of the global regions, due to it being a comparatively young industry and servicing a large and rapidly developing population.” Africa is home to 15.96% of the world’s population, over 1.1 billion people, but it still accounts for less than 4% of the global air service market. This disparity itself seemingly identifies a clear opportunity. So why then might the mechanism for creating a fully cooperative air transport system in Africa be stalled? This article re-examines the history, benefits and obstacles that impact a fully cooperative African air transportation system.

Recommended Citation

Brown, Vivica (2017) "The Road to Yamoussoukro," Journal of Comparative Urban Law and Policy: Vol. 1 : Iss. 1 , Article 17.
Available at: https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/jculp/vol1/iss1/17