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…

Emmanuel Nyirinkindi |

While PPPs provide an important tool for governments, they are sensitive to economic ups and downs. A new World Bank study shows a sound and practical Fiscal Commitment and Contingent Liabilities…

Marcel van den Broek, Hulya Pasaogullari, Mikel Tejada Ibañez, Elena Timusheva |

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…

Ferid Belhaj, Paul Noumba Um, Muneeza Mehmood Alam |

Climate change has significantly increased the frequency and intensity of natural hazards such as flooding, erosion, and landslides, also referred to as “geohazards.” These events pose a growing…

Wenxin Qiao, Bezawit Tesfaye, Stephen Muzira |

Sidewalks and other walking infrastructure components of urban transport systems receive the least amount of attention. To help address the issue, our team took a closer look at walking conditions…

Wenyu Jia, Bezawit Tesfaye, Yessiel Mercado Alcala |

Two World Bank papers investigate the links between infrastructure investments and economic development in two fragile regions of Africa. They discuss the effect on development impacts when…

Vivien Foster, Mathilde Lebrand |

From public transit quality to land use patterns, there are many factors that may impact people's ability to access essential services like healthcare or education. A new World Bank study…

Aiga Stokenberga, Karla Dominguez Gonzalez |

Building on data and extensive analytical work, the Sustainable Mobility for All initiative (SuM4All) is working with countries to transform their transport systems and create a better future.

Nancy Vandycke, Marcela Silva |

There is a radical shift in the range of mobility available, from e-bikes and e-scooters to shared autonomous vehicles and electrified transport systems. In Cairo today, women see bikes and…

Paul Noumba Um, Dickson Effah |

The recent responses by governments in the Middle East and North Africa to curb the spread of COVID-19 has highlighted the need for safe, resilient and sustainable modes of mobility.

Paul Noumba Um, Ashok Sarkar, Dickson Effah |