All-weather road links Kandahar’s rural communities to better living standards Residents of a cluster of rural communities in Kandahar Province are seeing tangible benefits from the construction of an all-weather road linking their villages to the provincial capital.
CASA-1000: Powering up Central and South Asia CASA-1000 is a short name for the Central Asia-South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Program. This is the first step towards creating the Regional Electricity Market which will leverage Central Asia's significant energy resources to help alleviate South Asia's energy shortages on a mutually beneficial basis.
PRC: Project Launched to Strengthen Public Transport System in Urumqi The World Bank and Urumqi Municipal Government officially launched the Urumqi Urban Transport Project II. Once completed, the $514 million project will bring to the city three new bus rapid transit (BRT) lines totaling 52 kilometers (km) and mark the completion of the city’s development of a seven-line, 128-km BRT system envisioned in its 2010-2020 Comprehensive Transport System Plan.
New All-season Road Connects Rural Lives in Kandahar Province A new all-season road has improved the quality of life for residents of a village in Kandahar Province, allowing them to access health care, schools, and markets, as well as building a sense of community.
PRC’s Transport Development Hits the Fast Lane The People's Republic of China’s (PRC) ambitious plans for an advanced transport network and logistic system designed to facilitate continued economic development are set to accelerate.
Road lights bring life to Kabul neighborhoods An urban transport project to improve road conditions in several areas of Kabul city is raising hopes for a safer and cleaner environment for residents, and for better business for local traders.
Keeping the Lights On in Kazakhstan’s Largest City The Alma Transmission Project, supported by the World Bank, contributed to the completion of a new electricity supply infrastructure through the construction of a 321.7 kilometer-long transmission line.
Georgia Builds Momentum for a Green Transport Strategy Georgia recently reached consensus on high-priority investments to build a greener transport and logistics network that may help it become an important transit country.
Keeping Warm: Urban Heating Options for the Kyrgyz Republic Given the cold climate and long heating seasons in the Kyrgyz Republic, access to reliable heating services is an essential need for everyday life – but it is a need that is often not met.
Azerbaijan’s Railroads: The Missing Link? With support from the World Bank, and for the first time in 30 years, Azerbaijan is investing heavily in its railroads.
