Transport phenomena is a research area concerned with the fundamental mechanisms and coupled behavior of momentum, heat, and mass transfer in physical, chemical, and biological systems. It formulates ...
The World Bank supports countries in building safe, sustainable, and inclusive transport systems—connecting people to jobs, markets, and opportunities.
Food insecurity in Africa isn’t just about producing more — it’s about fixing the broken systems that prevent it from getting where it’s needed most. By investing and improving transportation, we can remove the key bottlenecks, reduce costs, and ensure more reliable access to food for millions of people.
What are the underlying principles that guide how a cell senses, responds, moves, and ultimately functions? While biological cells are complex systems, their functions are driven through a series of ...
Diffusiophoresis refers to the directed motion of colloidal particles driven by gradients in solute concentration, whereas electrokinetic phenomena encompass a broad range of transport processes ...
A new World Bank report, Transport for Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strengthening Supply Chains, proposes several priority actions to reduce transport costs and improve food security across the continent. These recommendations can help transform Africa’s hunger zones to places where food is more abundant and easily distributed.
Safe and sustainable transport allows for the efficient movement of goods and people, which is crucial for economic activity. Improved transport infrastructure can reduce production and distribution costs, increase trade and investment, and enhance connectivity - enabling businesses to access new ...
The World Bank Group works to close gender gaps in transport—advancing safety, access, and equal opportunities for women and girls worldwide.