If we continue to produce plastics at the current rate, the amount of plastic waste produced globally will cause species to die, damage entire ecosystems, and accelerate climate change. In South…
Beyond brick and mortar: Key lessons learned on the impact of infrastructure on economic development
A new paper that synthesizes over 300 studies over 40 years is one of the most significant attempts to date to understand the impact of infrastructure on development outcomes. With some caveats,…
As the dust settles on the road to the Dawki Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Meghalaya, near the India-Bangladesh border, a winding queue of some 750 trucks can be seen lined up on the side. The…
A tumultuous year of deep uncertainty brought on by multiple overlapping crises in which South Asia was hit by a series of unprecedented shocks. Here's a look back at 2022 in 10 blogs.
Walking the Talk: Promoting an Innovative Approach for Green and Climate-Resilient Transport Infrastructure in Nepal
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This blog highlights recent working papers from around the World Bank Group published from May 16 to May 31 on various topics, including migration, public-private partnerships (PPPs), vaccine…
Two-wheeler crashes account for the highest death rate around the world, compared to other road traffic crashes. The situation is particularly alarming in South Asia. But the proper use of…
From plastic pollution to remittance flows, climate change to digital technology, human capital to road safety, we look back at the past year and highlight some of the most popular blogs from 2021…
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.…