World Bank Approves Funds for Transportation in Mozambique

The World Bank has approved the equivalent of $250m (£211m) from the International Development Association for Mozambique’s first bus rapid transport system and other infrastructure projects.

Meanwhile, World Bank Director for Mozambique, Idah Riddihough said she was delighted to have achieved the milestone for Mozambicans.

“This operation will ultimately contribute to expanding economic opportunity and social inclusion. Poor access to jobs and services is a major constraint on urban economic productivity,” she said.

Report says the funds would be used to improve transportation in the capital as well as road access to poor neighbourhoods.

The population of Maputo metropolitan has grown rapidly and is expected to reach almost four million people by 2035.

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