Transport Inputs to the Western Balkans Green Growth Narrative - Strategic Actions for a Greener and More Efficient Transport Sector

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Strategic actions for a greener and more efficient transport sector in the Western Balkans outline how sustainable transport can support green growth across the six WB countries. The policy note frames transport’s role within GRID and organizes interventions around three pillars: managing road vehicle emissions through modernization, strengthening efficient regional integration via better connectivity and resilient infrastructure, and advancing people-centered urban mobility for clean access for all. It also highlights priority strategic actions and an enabling planning environment for implementation.

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Abbreviations

Executive Summary

Supporting green growth in the six Western Balkan Countries: The role of sustainable transport

Pillar 1: Managing road vehicle emissions: modernizing the road vehicle fleet

Pillar 2: Efficient regional integration: improving sustainable connectivity, facilitating trade, and increasing infrastructure resilience

Pillar 3: People-centered urban mobility: clean and sustainable mobility for all

Priority strategic actions in the transport sector toward green growth in the WB6

Introduction

EU Accession and Global Momentum

This Report

Envisioning a Transport Sector that Contributes to Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Economic Development in the WB6

Transport Sector’s Role in GRID

Pillars for Strategic Action in the Transport Sector to Achieve GRID

Creating an Enabling Planning Environment

Pillar 1. Managing Road Vehicle Emissions

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FAQs

What is the main purpose of the policy note on Western Balkans transport?

It presents strategic inputs and priority actions to support green growth through a greener, more efficient transport sector across the six Western Balkan countries.

What are the three strategic pillars covered in the report?

The pillars are: managing road vehicle emissions by modernizing the road vehicle fleet, improving efficient regional integration through sustainable connectivity and resilient infrastructure, and delivering people-centered urban mobility for clean and sustainable mobility for all.

How does the report relate transport to GRID?

It explains the transport sector’s role in GRID and structures the strategic action approach around pillars designed to help achieve GRID objectives.

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