Annual World Bank Conference on Transport Economics 2026
The 4th Annual World Bank Conference on Transport Economics brings together experts to discuss infrastructure, jobs, logistics, and the future of mobility.
Transport and food in Africa
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
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,
Transport Overview
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
The Road to Food Security: How Targeted Transport Investments
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
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
Smart Mobility Program For São Paulo
Transport for all—gender and race in urban mobility. The study aimed to contribute to the awareness, training, and improvement of the public authorities responsible for planning the
Moving to Zero
In the race against climate change, reducing emissions from transport has become an urgent priority. Our new series of reports and events aims to showcase some of the most
World Bank Supports Improved Energy and Freight Transport
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
Sustainable Development in Shipping and Ports
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