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 …

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 …

Container ports are critical nodes in globally connected supply chains, handling merchandise and semi-finished products. The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) measures the time …

Jul 18, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

May 20, 2025 · A new World Bank report, Transport for Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strengthening Supply Chains, proposes several priority actions to reduce transport costs and …

Sep 24, 2024 · The Third Annual World Bank Conference on Transport Economics was held on March 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C., on the sidelines of Transforming Transportation. The …

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