- Transport Overview - 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
- World Bank Group - International Development, Poverty and Sustainability
With 189 member countries, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership fighting poverty worldwide through sustainable solutions
- 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
- How transportation systems can stay cool in a warming world
Transportation systems face growing risks from extreme heat, which can damage assets, disrupt services, and endanger users and workers A new report —Heatwaves and Their Effects on Transportation Systems: A Comprehensive Review— consolidates global evidence on heat impacts across transport classes, identifying key research gaps and lessons, particularly for developing regions
- 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
- Addressing Transportation Inefficiencies in Africa Crucial to Reducing . . .
A new World Bank report identifies 10 ports, 20 road segments, and 20 border crossings in Africa that are crucial to addressing the continent’s food insecurity crisis With 140 million Africans—one in five people—classified as food insecure, improving these transportation hubs could significantly reduce food waste, lower costs, and enhance food access for millions of people
- Financing Climate Action for Transportation in Developing Countries
Developing countries are now facing the challenge of expanding transportation to support inclusive growth while transitioning to sustainable, low-carbon mobility Financing Climate Action for Transportation in Developing Countries explores the intersection of climate finance and transport
- Clean Hydrogen for Road Transportation in Developing Countries
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a radical breakthrough in road transport but face significant economic challenges Their success in niche applications opens alternative possibilities for clean fuel in addition to electrification Strategic development of this technology will help apply it to developing country contexts with the goal of net zero emissions
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