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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
Event | Annual Conference on Transport Economics 2025 - World Bank Group The conference is organized by the Transport Global Department of the World Bank It is geared towards young researchers working on transportation issues relevant to developing countries—and is an opportunity to present and discuss their work with researchers, policymakers, and transport practitioners
India Transportation - World Bank Group The future potential for port sector, particularly container ports is huge considering that the container traffic is projected to grow to 40 million TEU by 2025 Inland water transportation also remains largely undeveloped despite India's 14,000 kilometers of navigable rivers and canals Aviation
Event | Transport Week 2025 - World Bank Group Transforming Transportation 2025, the 22st edition of this flagship event, offers a full week of events and networking opportunities The 2025 conference will focus on the skills, policies, and resources needed to move from planning and policy to the implementation of equitable, sustainable, and resilient transportation systems
Guyana to Enhance Transport Resilience and Safety - World Bank Group Guyana’s road infrastructure faces several challenges, particularly in the coastal regions, where roads are highly vulnerable to extreme weather events Over 60% of the road network consists of smaller roads, many of which sit on low-lying coastal plains, making them highly exposed to the impacts of rising sea levels, increased rainfall intensity, and more frequent extreme weather events
Trade Facilitation and Logistics - World Bank Group Efficient trade is a cornerstone of economic development Yet, complex border procedures, inefficient logistics, and outdated infrastructure create barriers that slow trade, increase costs, and limit opportunities—especially for developing countries The World Bank works with governments and
Unlocking the full potential of transport corridors to enhance Cambodia . . . PHNOM PENH, November 21, 2024 — A new World Bank report, Cambodia’s Regional Connectivity: Unlocking the Full Potential of Transport Corridors, identifies critical challenges in Cambodia’s transport sector and proposes targeted investments and policy measures to improve regional connectivity
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
Transport: Sector Results Profile - World Bank Group The modal distribution of all transport projects funded by IBRD and IDA between FY04 and FY13 shows that roads and highways account for 57 percent, urban transport for 14 percent, railways for 6 percent, aviation for 3 percent, and ports and shipping for 5 percent, whereas the remaining 15 percent is distributed to general transportation and
Investing in Public Transit Systems Can Empower Workers and Transform . . . Rapid urbanization in low- and middle-income countries has led to economic growth, but also brings significant challenges like congestion and the proliferation of informal housing New research shows that investments in urban transportation benefit workers not only through reductions in commute times, but through broader ripple effects in the economy like greater bargaining power for workers