FINAL REPORT: An Investigation into the Impact on Social Inclusion of High Volume Transport (HVT) Corridors and Potential Solutions to Identifying and Preventing Human Trafficking

This is the final report of a research project that investigated the impact on social inclusion of High Volume Transport corridors and potential solutions to identifying and preventing human trafficking. Key project activities included a literature review and field research in four research sites in Tanzania and Uganda. A survey collected quantitative data from 1,548 vehicle operators (drivers, conductors and drivers’ assistants) and community members located along selected transport corridors. Qualitative interviews were carried out with transport associations, driver training schools, representatives of civil society organisations working to combat human trafficking, traffic police and border control officials. Key findings and policy implications were documented in project reports and a journal article. Two online webinars were held to disseminate key findings to policy makers, practitioners and researchers in Tanzania and Uganda. Other dissemination activities included presentations to Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Advisers and the Women and Transport Conference in 2020 and 2021.