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,…

Maria Vagliasindi, Nisan Gorgulu |

Low- and middle-income countries can achieve Sustainable Development Goals while managing fiscal risks in infrastructure investment by creating a sustainable fiscal space for infrastructure.

Vivien Foster, Matias Herrera Dappe, Burak Turkgulu |

Health is an essential component of human capital formation, especially in the early years of the lifecycle. Despite recent progress made, the quality of health services in Kenya remains…

Nino Pkhikidze, Mathilde Lebrand, Laura Becerra Luna, Andres Yi Chang |

70% of developing nations have established power sector regulations since 1990s. A strong regulatory regime improves performance, ensures fair prices and good service. However, implementation…

Mumba Ngulube |

Following global trends of air transport market liberalization, African countries set out to liberalize the aviation market across the continent through the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) in 1999.

Megersa Abera Abate |

The relationship between urban development and transport systems is both critical and complex. Without effective urban transit, commuting becomes too costly, and cities cannot deliver on their…

Nick Tsivanides, Somik Lall, Mumba Ngulube |

The transport sector currently accounts for a quarter of energy-related carbon emissions globally. It also ranks among the fastest growing sources of such emissions. Economic development is…

Mumba Ngulube, Vivien Foster |

Passenger cars account for 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions from transport while greatly harming air quality in major cities. Transitioning from gasoline and diesel-powered to battery…

Jeronimo Callejas, Joshua Linn, Jevgenijs Steinbuks |

Large-scale transport infrastructure investments involve major changes in the transport network connecting regions and countries. They can reduce transport costs both within countries and to other…

Mathilde Lebrand |

Infrastructure impacts growth through several supply and demand-side channels. Investments in energy, telecommunications, and transport networks directly impact growth, as all types of…

Maria Vagliasindi |