A new study from the World Bank Infrastructure Chief Economist’s Office, “The Impact of Infrastructure on Development Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis,” conducted a meta-analysis of the infrastructure…

Achieving decarbonization in developing countries is complex and requires effective renewable energy policies. Since the end of the last century, many countries have enacted power sector and…

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,…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…