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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
- India Transportation - World Bank Group
India's transportation sector has not been able to keep pace with rising demand and is proving to be a drag on the economy
- Event | Annual Conference on Transport Economics 2025
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
- 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
- Preventing Violence Against Women in Transport Systems
When you take public transportation, whether a metro or a bus, you may not automatically think about gender differences But men and women’s experiences with transport systems differ greatly, particularly when related to their physical security and safety Recent research has shown high levels of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in public transport and adjacent public spaces in many
- 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 In addition to the core forum days on March 11-12, there are
- 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Efficient trade is a cornerstone of economic development Yet, complex border procedures, inefficient logistics, and outdated infrastructure create barriers that slow trade, increase costs, and limit opportunities—especially for developing countries The World Bank works with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
- Infrastructure Investments are Improving Lives and Livelihoods in Tanzania
Tanzania reached an important milestone in July 2020 when it formally graduated from low-income to lower-middle-income country (LMIC) status In partnership with the International Development Association (IDA), the country has made significant progress towards achieving the priorities of its development agenda in the areas of improving electricity access in rural areas and transportation
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