The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the Bahia State Sustainable Infrastructure Program, a transformative initiative in Brazil aimed at enhancing the state's infrastructure to be more resilient, environmentally sustainable, and inclusive. Supported by a $200 million Development Policy Loan from the World Bank, the program focuses on reforms in the transport, energy, and digital sectors to boost economic competitiveness, lower logistics costs, and create new industries and jobs. The program aims to improve the resilience of Bahia's road infrastructure by considering weather-related risks, reduce transport costs, and increase the sales of electric vehicles to improve emissions performance. Additionally, the initiative includes promoting cycling for women's mobility, supporting low-carbon hydrogen production, providing technical assistance to rural farmers for clean fuels, and installing solar photovoltaic technology on public buildings to reduce GHG emissions and public sector expenditures. The Bahia State Sustainable Infrastructure Program aligns with the Government of Bahia's priorities identified in its Multi-Year Plan and Integrated Development Plan to enhance quality of life, economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and strategic management in the state. Johannes Zutt, World Bank's Country Director for Brazil, highlighted the program as a significant milestone in Bahia's sustainable development journey, positioning the state as a model for sustainable development.