Sep 16, 2025 · The transport sector is essential to reducing poverty and building prosperity: transport gives access to jobs, education and healthcare; it connects goods and services to markets and is a …

Transport Transport plays an important role in fostering economic growth, linking people to essential services, the growth of cities, and the creation of jobs. The World Bank works with client countries to …

The 4th Annual World Bank Conference on Transport Economics brings together experts to discuss infrastructure, jobs, logistics, and the future of mobility.

Food insecurity in Africa isn’t just about producing more — it’s about fixing the broken systems that prevent it from getting where it’s needed most. By investing and improving transportation, we can …

Maritime transport is the backbone of global trade, as more than 80 percent of goods are transported by sea. Developing countries depend on shipping, accounting for around 55 percent of seaborne …

Jul 17, 2025 · Africa is at a pivotal moment in addressing its food security challenges. There are many weaknesses along the food supply chain there that inflate food prices, contribute to significant post …

The $1.5 billion operation addresses South Africa’s twin economic challenges of low growth and high unemployment by easing infrastructure constraints in the energy and freight transport sectors, which …

Dec 6, 2023 · In the race against climate change, reducing emissions from transport has become an urgent priority. Our new series of reports and events aims to showcase some of the most innovative …

Dec 22, 2025 · The Project Development Objective is to improve the quality and reduce the emissions of public transport in Brazilian cities. Phase 1 will support the deployment of approximately 540 e-buses …

Transport Transportation connects people and markets. More efficient transport reduces shipping time and the cost of moving goods throughout South Asia. Our work includes improving highways, inland …