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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Hydrogen accelerates energy transition in developing countries

Low-carbon hydrogen is a unique fuel with a high potential to address climate change and development.

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Green transport and cleaner mobility are key to meeting climate goals

World Bank Vice President for Infrastructure Riccardo Puliti shares why green transport needs to be inclusive and accessible.

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Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2022

At today’s rate of progress, the world is still not on track to achieve universal energy access by 2030. Find out why.

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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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.