Sustainable transport reforms could lift millions out of poverty and protect the environment.
Transport is crucial for development, affecting access to jobs, education, and resources. The focus is on making transport sustainable by involving competitive markets and the private sector. The report discusses the challenges in implementing this approach, especially in the transport sector. It emphasizes the need for policy reform to address economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The key findings include the importance of efficient pricing, addressing environmental concerns, helping the rural poor, and involving communities in decision-making. The World Bank plays a significant role in improving transport sectors through partnerships and learning from experience.