Infrastructure

The World Bank Group helps developing countries build smart infrastructure that supports inclusive and sustainable growth, expands markets, creates job opportunities, promotes competition, and contributes to a cleaner future. Infrastructure improves lives by connecting people to opportunity.

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2022 Global Gas Flaring Tracker

Reductions in absolute flare volumes and flaring intensity have stalled in the last decade, despite early progress, report finds.
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OPINION

The Infrastructure of Recovery

World Bank Vice President for Infrastructure Riccardo Puliti shares four imperatives for maximizing the sector's contribution.
SERIES

Tell Me How: The Infrastructure Podcast

How can infrastructure policy and technology work together to support richer and more equitable lives? Listen and subscribe!

Infrastructure At-A-Glance

Globally, 840 million people live more than 2 kilometers from all-weather roads, 1 billion people lack electricity, and 4 billion people lack Internet access. Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor.

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Infrastructure Finance

Addressing the Rising Demand for Infrastructure

The World Bank Group helps developing countries address their unique infrastructure needs by working with the public and private sectors, providing financing directly and mobilizing it from a range of partners.