WASHINGTON, DC, April 10, 2025 – The World Bank has approved a new financing package for the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul to expand access to sustainable, safe, and climate-resilient transport directly benefitting 1.55 million people.
This $200 million financing is part of the broader $2.5 billion Brazil Proactive, Safe and Resilient Road Asset Management Program, which follows a Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aimed at transforming road asset management across Brazil. In Mato Grosso do Sul, the project will rehabilitate and maintain 826 kilometers of key roadways, support road safety upgrades, promote gender inclusion, and enhance climate resilience through advanced performance-based contracts (CREMA), including long-term public-private partnerships (PPPs).
“This project will help Mato Grosso do Sul ensure that its growing economy is supported by inclusive and reliable transport infrastructure,” said Johannes Zutt, World Bank Country Director for Brazil. “Safer, more climate-resilient roads will also unlock rural access, reduce emissions, and protect lives.”
Project Highlights:
- Road Rehabilitation & Resilience: Over 800 km of roads to be maintained under long-term performance-based contracts, with climate adaptation features.
- Road Safety Improvements: Interventions at 30 hazardous spots near public schools to protect students and promote active mobility.
- Private Sector Mobilization: $100 million in private capital is expected to be mobilized through a 35-year CREMA-PPP model.
- Institutional Capacity & Inclusion: The project will fund training, technical assistance, and targeted initiatives to boost women's participation in road and transport sectors, including certification and job readiness programs.
- Environmental Commitment: Roadworks will incorporate climate-resilient materials and emergency response plans to mitigate the risks of floods, heatwaves, and erosion, especially in the Pantanal biome.
Mato Grosso do Sul’s strategic role in Brazil’s agribusiness and exports has fueled demand for better logistics infrastructure. With more than 65% of the state road network unpaved and over 24 road traffic deaths per 100,000 people (50% above the national average), the investment comes at a critical time.
The project supports Brazil’s climate adaptation and mitigation goals and is aligned with the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework. It also contributes to Brazil’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement by promoting cleaner, safer, and more efficient transport.
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Contact details
Brasilia
Sidrônio Henrique
sgomesdearaujo@worldbankgroup.org
Washington, DC
Yuri Szabo Yamashita
yszaboyamashita@worldbank.org
