Women are engineers, bus drivers, boat operators, and leaders transforming #transport. 94% of @WorldBank transport projects in the last 5 years have helped remove barriers to jobs & services for women. #gender

As economies in the #WesternBalkans grow, so does personal mobility & freight #transport, with more trips and increased vehicle ownership. From 2012 to 2023, passenger car ownership across the region jumped by 55%, and the trend is expected to grow. BLOG:

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Better #transport means better #jobs for women. Our Results Brief highlights how transport creates opportunities, where gaps remain, and how we’re making progress, in collab w/ our colleagues & partners. It truly takes a village!

Beyond #transportation, #greenhydrogen production can drive economic growth. The World Bank is helping #Chile mobilize financial resources to develop an emerging green hydrogen industry. Backed by a $150M loan, it's expected to create approx 50k jobs.

"As the global economy continues to adapt to macroeconomic shifts, infrastructure investment remains a critical driver of job creation, long-term development opportunities and resilience.".

BLOG: Infrastructure alone doesn’t build #peace. New evidence from the Democratic Republic of Congo shows that #roads only help fragile states when they’re built to last and properly maintained. Without that, the benefits fade fast. #DRC

In #Ecuador, #QII is helping transform infrastructure project selection toward performance-based planning with a focus on quality, outcomes, and long-term development value. Learn how this shift is reshaping public #infrastructure investment:

From water-saving agriculture in Konya to clean urban living in Antalya & #greentransport solutions, climate action is reshaping Türkiye's future. These transformations are paving the way for a #ClimateSmartTurkiye: #transport

The figures are staggering. Pedestrians and cyclists in many countries face significant risk, making up more than half of the 1.19 million people who lose their lives on the world’s #roads annually. 🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🚴🏿‍♀️. #roadsafety #transport.

In #Argentina’s Norte Grande, researchers used satellites, freight #data, and surveys to uncover where infrastructure is failing— and where it can fuel the most growth. Read the blog: #transport

#Argentina’s Norte Grande has the resources, but not the #roads. With better connectivity, this region could become a powerhouse of #jobs, exports & growth. Find out how:

75% of #PapuaNewGuinea’s population depend on agriculture. But many small farmers struggle to bring them to markets. With better #roads, the incomes and yields of almost 70,000 cocoa and coffee farmers rose by 40%. 🔗

By upgrading tunnels and bypasses, Bosnia and Herzegovina is improving safety on major #transport routes that were once prone to landslides, flooding, and long delays. Learn how the @WorldBank and @EIB are helping the country invest in its roadways:

#Bangladesh has one of the world's highest #roadcrash fatality rates at 15.3 per 100,000 people. This highlights an urgent need to improve the trauma care infrastructure. Learn more: #health #transport

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (#DRC) has been one of the world’s most protracted conflict zones. Our team found that rehabilitating DRC’s #roads contributed to peace. Here's how:

Smarter infrastructure starts with better data. In #Mongolia, #QII is helping digitize capital investment planning—driving transparency, accountability, and efficient public spending. 📘Read more: . #InfrastructureGovernance #DigitalDevelopment

If we don’t fundamentally change how we move people & goods, the world is on its way to producing two billion #cars by 2050. There will be a 60% increase in transport #emissions, which is simply unsustainable. Read the blog:

How does building new #roads, #tunnels, and #bridges translate into new jobs across Bosnia and Herzegovina? . See the impact @WorldBank and @EIB investments are having on revitalizing local economies in towns like Neum and Stolac:

Indonesia is reimagining tourism, with people at the center of these efforts. With World Bank support, local communities are preserving cultural heritage, boosting livelihoods, and building a better future for generations to come. Watch this video:

In 2024, severe flooding devastated #Mali, damaging health centers, schools, #roads, #bridges, and culverts. Learn how the @World#Bank and government teams are working together to rehabilitate infrastructure and help flood victims regain hope: