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 …

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, …

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 …

Jun 9, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

According to a World Bank report, Decarbonizing Urban Transport for Development, the path to low-carbon urban transport looks fundamentally different in developed and developing countries.

The Transport Sector in India India’s transport network is one of the most extensive in the world. The share of the transport sector in overall infrastructure investments has increased from 2 …

With a better understanding of rail’s potential to address poverty, transport ministries and urban planners can make more informed decisions on policies and investments. The World Bank is …