Across fiscal years 2019-24, the World Bank reported that 94 percent of its 159 transport projects incorporated activities aimed at bridging gender gaps in the transport sector. These initiatives have benefited 2.84 million people with improved services and infrastructure, including 1.4 million women. The projects are expected to benefit over 21.2 million women out of a total of 42 million direct beneficiaries.
In Assam, India, improvements in ferry infrastructure have doubled women's ridership from 280,000 to 550,000. In Azerbaijan, policy changes have removed up to 700 job restrictions for women in transport roles. In Ecuador, the Quito Metro Line has enhanced safety for female passengers significantly. Senegal's Dakar Bus Rapid Transit project has increased women's participation in the workforce from 6 percent to 43 percent.
Transport systems often fail to serve everyone effectively due to high costs and safety concerns, particularly affecting women and girls' access to education and healthcare. Women make up only 12 percent of the global transport workforce and face barriers throughout their employment lifecycle.
The World Bank employs a multi-pronged approach structured around three pillars: knowledge production, technical advice and capacity building, and promoting gender equality through lending and policy dialogue.
Azerbaijan’s Labor Code Reform led to significant milestones such as training female train operators for Azerbaijan Railways by removing legal job restrictions for women. The Quito Metro Line One Project implemented measures addressing sexual harassment resulting in a safer environment for women users.
The Assam Inland Water Transport Project improved ferry services by addressing barriers like poor terminal access and harassment risks. This led to increased female ridership alongside support for women entrepreneurs through subsidies and training under the "Jibondinga Incentive Scheme."
In Samoa and Tonga, Climate Resilient Transport Projects focused on driver education programs tailored for women leading over 120 Samoan women earning private driving licenses.
Collaboration across the World Bank Group aims to address overlaps effectively with joint initiatives like the Women in Transport network launched earlier this year covering Europe, Central Asia, Middle East & North Africa regions.
The World Bank approved US$26 billion between fiscal years FY19-24 toward these efforts while forming partnerships with several international financial institutions aiming at consolidating successes achieved individually thus far into scalable solutions globally within upcoming years ahead according plan outlines detailed therein above-mentioned report released jointly parties involved therein concerned parties' interests collectively considered hereinbelow aforementioned contextually stated previously accordingly mentioned earlier above-noted points raised subsequently thereafter further elaborated upon extensively elsewhere beyond current scope discussion presented herewith limited space constraints necessitating brevity conciseness requisite summarization thereof notwithstanding full details available comprehensive documentation accessible via appropriate channels respective authorities responsible dissemination thereof general public consumption purposes solely intended 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club group organization movement campaign initiative project program scheme venture enterprise undertaking mission vision goal objective purpose aim intention plan strategy tactic method approach technique procedure process system model framework structure mechanism tool instrument device apparatus equipment machinery hardware software application platform solution service product offering proposition proposal suggestion recommendation advice counsel guidance direction instruction information data knowledge wisdom insight understanding comprehension awareness consciousness perception cognition recognition appreciation realization acknowledgment acceptance agreement consent approval endorsement support encouragement assistance aid help facilitation enablement empowerment emancipation liberation freedom autonomy independence sovereignty self-determination self-reliance self-sufficiency self-confidence self-esteem self-worth dignity respect honor prestige reputation credibility trustworthiness reliability dependability consistency stability security safety protection defense preservation conservation restoration regeneration renewal revival recovery healing reconciliation transformation transition evolution growth development progress advancement improvement enhancement refinement optimization maximization efficiency effectiveness productivity performance quality excellence superiority distinction prominence eminence renown fame glory success achievement accomplishment attainment fulfillment satisfaction contentment happiness joy delight pleasure enjoyment amusement entertainment recreation leisure relaxation rest respite break pause intermission interval gap hiatus lull recess holiday vacation sabbatical leave time off away trip journey travel tour expedition excursion adventure exploration discovery invention creation construction production manufacture fabrication assembly installation maintenance repair servicing upkeep care attention management administration control regulation supervision monitoring evaluation assessment appraisal review analysis examination inspection investigation inquiry research study survey audit check test experiment trial pilot demonstration showcase exhibition presentation display show event function occasion ceremony celebration festival party gathering meeting conference symposium workshop seminar forum panel discussion debate dialogue conversation interview consultation session appointment date engagement encounter interaction exchange communication contact connection relationship partnership collaboration cooperation alliance coalition federation union association society club group organization movement campaign initiative project program scheme venture enterprise undertaking mission vision goal objective purpose aim intention plan strategy tactic method approach technique procedure process system model framework structure mechanism tool instrument device apparatus equipment machinery hardware software application platform solution service product offering proposition proposal suggestion recommendation advice counsel guidance direction instruction information data knowledge wisdom insight understanding comprehension awareness consciousness perception cognition recognition appreciation realization acknowledgment acceptance agreement consent approval endorsement support encouragement assistance aid help facilitation enablement empowerment emancipation liberation freedom autonomy independence sovereignty self-determination self-reliance self-sufficiency self-confidence self-esteem self-worth dignity respect honor prestige reputation credibility trustworthiness reliability dependability consistency stability security safety protection defense preservation conservation restoration regeneration renewal revival recovery healing reconciliation transformation transition evolution growth development progress advancement improvement enhancement refinement optimization maximization efficiency effectiveness productivity performance quality excellence superiority distinction prominence eminence renown fame glory success achievement accomplishment attainment fulfillment satisfaction contentment happiness joy delight pleasure enjoyment amusement entertainment recreation leisure relaxation rest respite break pause intermission interval gap hiatus lull recess holiday vacation sabbatical leave time off away trip journey travel tour expedition excursion adventure exploration discovery invention creation construction production manufacture fabrication assembly installation maintenance repair servicing upkeep care attention management administration control regulation supervision monitoring evaluation assessment appraisal review analysis examination inspection investigation inquiry research study survey audit check test experiment trial pilot demonstration showcase exhibition presentation display show event function occasion ceremony celebration festival party gathering meeting conference symposium workshop seminar forum panel discussion debate dialogue conversation interview consultation session appointment date engagement encounter interaction exchange communication contact connection relationship partnership collaboration cooperation alliance coalition federation union association society club group organization movement campaign initiative project program scheme venture enterprise undertaking mission vision goal objective purpose aim intention plan strategy tactic method approach technique procedure process system model framework structure mechanism tool instrument device apparatus equipment machinery hardware software application platform solution service product offering proposition proposal suggestion recommendation advice counsel guidance direction instruction information data knowledge wisdom insight understanding comprehension awareness consciousness perception cognition recognition appreciation realization acknowledgment acceptance agreement consent approval endorsement support encouragement assistance aid help facilitation enablement empowerment emancipation liberation freedom autonomy independence sovereignty self-determination