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The Transport sector at the World Bank works to develop a global vision, clear actions and goals for Sustainable Mobility

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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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Ready for takeoff! 🛫 St Maarten’s iconic Princess Juliana International Airport has a state-of-the-art Departure Hall, thanks to the Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project. It has the latest in scanner technology & automated passport control #transport
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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There are solutions that can boost women’s mobility. Govts could: 🏥Prioritize road work near schools and hospitals 🚸Plan transport hubs accessible to daycare centers 💵Include transport subsidies in #cashtransfer programs for low-income women #gender
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World Bank Transport
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We’ve teamed up w/ The @EBRD to design a free #onlinetraining course on occupational safety + health and violence & harassment in the workplace. ENROLL HERE: #gender #humanresources #hr #wellbeing
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Lack of good #transport translates into girls missing school, unemployment, & the inability to access health services. If women had full equality w/ men in using transport, they would have more control over their life choices.
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Africa's future success hinges on five key areas: energy, infrastructure, agribusiness/food security, tourism, and healthcare. Watch the replay: #PoweringAfrica
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#Samoan grandmother Olevia Afa, thanks to a @WorldBank -supported program, has passed her Drivers’ License Test (at age 63!) and is excited about the new freedom it will bring her:
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World Bank Transport
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Technology is shaping the future of mobility by enhancing efficiency & reducing the sector's emissions. 🆕report shines a light on how developing countries can navigate the changing landscape of transport innovation to make it better, greener & smarter:
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✈️ #CentralAmerican countries can soar to new heights by harmonizing #airtransport policies, cutting #travel costs, & boosting regional integration 🌎 #FutureofTravel
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World Bank Transport
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In #Bangladesh , a @WBG_IDA supported program employed women in the #transport sector, a field traditionally dominated by men. Read about it:
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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#Jamaica : Have you heard? Kingston Harbor was upgraded with support from @worldbank , bringing improvements that safeguard the coast from the effects of storm surges. Learn more: #Transport
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World Bank Transport
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The #Moldova Rural Connectivity Project will rehabilitate 95 km of rural #roads and improve border crossings with #Romania . The project will boost connectivity in rural areas, reduce #transport costs, & create safer roads. Learn more:
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World Bank Transport
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In Bihar, #India , strategic fortification of spurs and embankments helped protect #infrastructure and enabled communities to flourish along the riverbanks. Watch this video to learn more about this transformative #floodmanagement project:
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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Like many Pacific nations, #Samoa is vulnerable to #climatechange & natural disasters. Through a @WorldBank program, upgraded seawalls are driving renewed confidence along one of the country’s busiest #roads . Watch this video: @WBG_Transport
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World Bank Transport
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An IFC - International Finance Corporation project is helping make #electricvehicles more accessible and affordable for #India ’s microentrepreneurs while generating employment for #women like Devkanya. Know more: #transport
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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The @WorldBank leads global discussions on #gender & #transport through: 🌎Events and outreach 👩🏾‍💻Research on critical gender gaps 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽Partnerships w/ development agencies, govts, private sector, civil society Read about our work here: #IWD2024
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The @WorldBank 's $220M #Tunisia Economic Development Corridor project aims to reduce regional disparities along the Kasserine - Sidi Bouzid – Sfax corridor by enhancing the quality of #road transport access & improving financing for #SMEs in the region.
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José Correia, a professional driver in #Brazil , has reduced his travel time by more than half thanks to a program that improved 4000 km of pavement. Read how #WeTakeAction to improve connectivity between cities: #transport
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@WBG_Transport
World Bank Transport
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The proportion of @WorldBank #road and #urbantransport financing dedicated to #roadsafety has been rising over time:
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World Bank Transport
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#India is making strides towards more inclusive #cities . Read about how #PublicTransport systems can be designed to accommodate #women 's unique mobility patterns, making transport more women-friendly and create safer cities for all:
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