Source: World Bank, http://www.worldbank.org/transport/lending.htm.

World Bank Average Annual Lending by Mode, 2000-2002

The transport sector represents about 15% of the total lending performed by the World Bank. However, roads are the dominant recipient of these investments as they are perceived to be one of the highest source of economic and social returns on investments.

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