Transport - World Bank Group 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 provide mobility and transport solutions that are safe, efficient, clean and accessible
Transport Overview - World Bank Group 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 key driver of growth; finally, lowering the carbon footprint of the sector is crucial to tackle climate change The World Bank works with client countries to provide safe, clean and affordable transport for all
World Bank Gender and Transport The World Bank helps countries create concrete solutions to enhance women's mobility These initiatives align with the World Bank's gender strategy The World Bank leads global discussions on gender and transport through events and outreach, research on critical gender gaps and partnerships with other development agencies, governments, private sector, and civil society organizations
Event | Transport Week 2024 - World Bank Group Transforming Transportation 2024, which will bring together global leaders and transport professionals to explore how all stakeholders can mobilize resources for greener, safer, resilient transport for all, particularly in low- and middle-income countries During the two-day event and week-long side activities, transport and financial leaders and professionals will take a deep dive into the
Improving Transport Connectivity for Food Security in Africa 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 remove the key bottlenecks, reduce costs, and ensure more reliable access to food for millions of people
Sustainable Development in Shipping and Ports - World Bank Group 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 exports and 61 percent of imports Ports are gateways for development, fostering economic growth and allowing countries to participate in trade
World Bank Supports São Paulo’s Metro Expansion This financing aligns with São Paulo’s Integrated Urban Transport Masterplan (PITU 2040) and the World Bank’s sustainable mobility goals, ensuring long-term environmental and economic benefits
Air Transport - World Bank Group Air transport is an important enabler to achieving economic growth and development Air transport facilitates integration into the global economy and provides vital connectivity on a national, regional, and international scale