World Bank to commit $1.2bn to Middle Corridor by July 2027

October 1, 2026 at 02:27 PM1 min

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The World Bank Group plans to commit $1.2 billion to the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route by July 2027. Regional Director for the South Caucasus Rolande Pryce announced the commitment, which adds to an existing portfolio of $6.9 billion in active projects along the corridor.

Key Facts

The World Bank Group will commit $1.2 billion to the Middle Corridor by July 2027.
The current portfolio of active World Bank commitments in the corridor zone totals $6.9 billion.
The investments are expected to attract an additional $9.35 billion in co-financing from international financial institutions and private investors.
The World Bank estimates the corridor requires over $25 billion in physical infrastructure investment by 2040.

Investment Commitment

The World Bank Group will take on investment commitments of $1.2 billion for the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route by July 2027. Regional Director for the South Caucasus Rolande Pryce announced the figure, noting the current portfolio of active commitments in the corridor zone stands at $6.9 billion. The investments are expected to attract $9.35 billion in co-financing from international financial institutions and private investors. An additional $2.2 billion in co-financing is expected from the governments of participating countries.

Infrastructure Needs

A World Bank report titled “Integration: High-Quality Trade Logistics along the Trans-Caspian Transport Route” estimates the corridor requires more than $25 billion in physical infrastructure investment by 2040. Priority areas for investment include railway networks, seaports, and access infrastructure. About $30 billion is needed for supporting investments, including connecting road and rail links, logistics hubs, and internal terminals. Logistics equipment such as rolling stock, loading equipment, and digital platforms is also required to ensure continuous operation of the transport network.