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      Transforming Transportation—Powering Jobs & Growth

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      How can transport systems create jobs, support growth, and reach more people? During Transforming Transportation 2026, experts shared practical examples of how smarter, safer, and more sustainable transport investments can boost productivity, strengthen resilience, and advance climate goals.

      Under the theme “Powering Jobs and Growth,” the conference took place March 9–13, 2026, bringing together global leaders to explore how transport connects people to opportunity and supports sustainable development. Session details are available in the Agenda tab.

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      March 10, 08:45-10:20 a.m. (local time)
      Opening Session & Plenary 1: Transport As a Driver of Economic Growth

      A conversation with new World Bank Group Managing Director Paschal Donohoe as he joins moderator Femi Oke to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing the global transport sector today. This will be followed by a panel discussion on how transport infrastructure can transport services unlock economic growth and jobs.

      • Nicolas Peltier‑Thiberge, Senior Adviser, World Bank Group, Transport and Logistics
      • Ani Dasgupta, President and Chief Executive Officer, World Resources Institute
      • Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, World Bank Group
      • Pablo Bereciartua, Minister of Infrastructure and Mobility, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
      • Rachmat Kaimuddin, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Development, Indonesia
      • Philippe Labonne, President, Africa Global Logistics (AGL)
      • Hector Morales, Managing Director and Chairman, Infrastructure & Energy Capital, Latin America, Macquarie Capital 
      • Oleksiy Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development, Ukraine (virtual)
      • Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank Group

      March 11,  09:00-10:20 a.m. (local time)

      Plenary 4: Resilient Corridors for Sustainable Connectivity

      This session will examine how we integrate resilient connectivity into corridor planning and operations in order to better safeguard access to improved socioeconomic opportunities, minimize disruptions, and future-proof investments. 

      • Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, European Commission
      • John Banza, Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
      • Jorge Bengue Calumbo, Secretary of State for Land Transport, Ministry of Transport, Angola
      • Diego Diaz, President, Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF) International; International Managing Director, SNCF Group
      • Prasanna Kumara Gunasena, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport and Highways, Sri Lanka
      • Joseta Neufville-Wento, Manager, National Road Fund, Liberia
      • Aleksandar Nikoloski, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government and Minister of Transport, North Macedonia

      For information on additional online sessions please see the full conference program.

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      Background

      Founded in 2003 and co-hosted by the World Bank and WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, the Transforming Transportation annual conference is the largest conference of its kind dedicated to fostering transport solutions in developing countries that address both sustainability and development goals. The global forum is a platform for innovators and leaders helping to transform the sector, from policymakers and CEOs to researchers and advocates.

      Watch past editions and visit transformingtransportation.org.

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