Advancing Aviation for Development Gary ChewCharles E. Schlumberger December 11, 2025 This page in: English ++

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/transport/advancing-aviation-for-development The International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated annually on 7 December in recognition of aviation’s important role in propelling global connectivity and economic growth. Aviation is unique among transport modes. It collapses distance and opens opportunities for landlocked countries, small island developing states, and remote regions where roads or ports are limited. Aviation is also integral to the job creation agenda. It is estimated to support 87 million jobs worldwide, comprising 12 million direct jobs in airports, airlines, aerospace and air navigation services, as well as 75 million other jobs in aviation supply chains and adjacent industries like fuel suppliers, tourism, and hospitality. More broadly, air transport is key to shared prosperity, as it supports US$ 4.1 trillion in global activities - almost 4% of global GDP. Trade and Development Chart: The fine line of data localization in digital trade Nigorakhon Sadikova December 11, 2025 This page in: English https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/trade/chart--the-fine-line-of-data-localization-in-digital-trade