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Infrastructure investments have a powerful and positive multiplier effect on the overall economy. Road infrastructure is crucial for sustainable economic growth, attracting business investment,…
Railways connect people to opportunities and markets. People use railways to get to their jobs, to visit family, to travel to school. And railways help people get the things they produce to…
Heading into COP28, the World Bank Group’s vision for a livable planet supported by climate-resilient infrastructure takes on urgency. PPPs accelerate sustainable infrastructure by allowing…
Strengthening the competitiveness of Morocco’s exporting and import-competing firms lies at the core of the efforts needed, requiring reforms and investments that go beyond the narrow realm of…
Women of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have outperformed many other regions in terms of life expectancy, infant mortality, and tertiary education. Their performance in education has, in…
This blog highlights two studies from past World Bank's Knowledge for Change Program (KCP)-supported research that demonstrate the importance of a data-driven and evidence-based approach to…
To make public transport more women-friendly, one key priority is to educate transport workers and decisionmakers about the specific mobility needs of women and about the challenges they may face…
Access to safe and efficient transportation services is a challenge for many workers worldwide. For minimum wage or informal workers, commuting between home and work can easily turn into a…
How can finance ministries take part in climate action? Let us outline some of the key areas where they can play a role and methods to promote legislation to contribute to national commitments.…
In fast-growing metropolitan regions in developing countries, more people are owning and using private motorized vehicles. As a result, urban transport is a growing contributor to air pollution.…