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
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
Shrinking Economic Distance: Understanding How Markets and Places Can . . . Shrinking the economic distance, or reducing transport prices and time related costs, between people and firms can greatly benefit developing economies by boosting productivity, creating jobs, raising incomes, enhancing food security, and lowering carbon emissions Achieving these benefits requires efficient, high-quality transport
World Bank Supports Improved Energy and Freight Transport Services in . . . 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 transport sectors, which have severely impacted businesses and households in recent years, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable
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
Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge - World Bank Group Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge is the Global Director for the Transport Global Department in the Infrastructure Vice Presidency of the World Bank
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
Restoring and Transforming Ukrainian Railways for a Better Future By using flatbed wagons for container transport, we can export goods, particularly grain, to other countries via European border crossings Conversely, we can also receive humanitarian aid and other essential supplies,” highlights Yurii Niemchykov, director of the Ukrainian Railways corporate finance department
The Container Port Performance Index 2020 to 2024: Trends and lessons . . . 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 container ships spend in port, making it an important point of reference for stakeholders in the global economy and