The World Bank supports countries in building safe, sustainable, and inclusive transport systems—connecting people to jobs, markets, and opportunities.

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 …

The World Bank supports safe, affordable, and sustainable air transport systems—connecting countries to markets, jobs, and global opportunities.

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 …

The Assam Inland Water Transport Project improved ferry infrastructure and services in the state of Assam, India, making water transport safer, more accessible, and reliable. Key barriers for women …

Sep 11, 2024 · Shrinking the economic distance, or reducing transport prices and time related costs, between people and firms can greatly benefit developing economies by boosting productivity, …

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 …

India’s transport network is one of the largest and densest in the world. Its roads rank third in terms of length, next only to China and the United States.

The World Bank Group works to close gender gaps in transport—advancing safety, access, and equal opportunities for women and girls worldwide.

Jul 17, 2025 · Africa is at a pivotal moment in addressing its food security challenges. There are many weaknesses along the food supply chain there that inflate food prices, contribute to significant post …