Mozambique to get millions for new transport

Mozambique will receive funds to improve transport in the capital, Maputo.

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

The funds will be used to improve road access to poor neighbourhoods.

World Bank Director for Mozambique Idah Pswarayi-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.

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

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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