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How can transport systems create jobs, support growth, and reach more people? Join us for Day 2: Resilient Corridors for Sustainable Connectivity, where we’ll explore how integrating resilience into corridor planning and operations can protect socioeconomic access, limit disruptions, and future‑proof investments. Under the theme “Powering Jobs and Growth,” Transforming Transportation 2026 takes place March 9–13, 2026, bringing together global leaders to explore how transport connects people to opportunity and supports sustainable development. 👤SPEAKERS - 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 CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome by Femi Oke 02:00 Keynote: Abdulkadir Uraloğlu 07:00 Panel: Resilient Corridors for Sustainable Connectivity 01:17:00 Award: Sustainable Transport Award Ceremony ABOUT US 🌐 The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org WORLDBANK.ORG/LIVE 🔔 Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events: http://wrld.bg/cxHK50W56x3 ▶️ Watch past events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9mrcoX-oE-2f1BL-iPPoQ/streams/streams