The World Bank is committed to supporting countries in efforts to advance inclusion that benefits all, including sexual and gender minorities. In recent years, many countries have made advances in this...
The rapid expansion of the digital economy has transformed the labor market, particularly through the rise of platform-based work. Despite the opportunities it brought into the lives of many workers...
This issue of the MENA Economic Update presents a summary of recent macroeconomic trends, including an update of the conflict centered in Gaza and its regional spillovers, alongside an analysis of factors...
The latest official statistics indicate that living conditions in Bolivia deteriorated in 2022, following a post-pandemic rebound in 2021. Employment declined in Q4 2022 (year-over-year), real labor...
This issue of the MENA Economic Update presents a summary of recent macroeconomic trends, including an update of the conflict centered in Gaza and its regional spillovers, alongside an analysis of factors...
Cette édition du bulletin d'information économique de la région MENA présente un résumé des tendances macroéconomiques récentes, y compris une mise à jour...
International migration plays a crucial role in providing employment and income opportunities for workers from Central Asia and the Kyrgyz Republic. Since the 2000s, migration has become a vital source...
Labour migration has become a pivotal topic in economic and social development, impacting both countries of origin and destination. When managed effectively, labour migration can serve as a powerful...
The labor market constitutes a major component of any economy because it is intricately linked to markets for capital, goods, and services. The availability of both a household-level survey conducted...
This report describes the lives of youth living in high-violence communities in Honduras andprovides initial results from an impact evaluation (IE) of a labor market readiness program intended to improve...
Municipal solid waste management is an increasingly important priority in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR’s Capital City. Municipal solid waste management practices in Vientiane Capital are rapidly ...
The Western Balkans Labor Market Brief presents highlights of the SEE Jobs Gateway labor market observatory. This brief describes the development of key labor market indicators for all those aged 15-64...
Vietnam’s fisheries sector faces complex challenges, requiring a multifaceted approach for resolution. Fishing capacity in coastal, inland, and offshore fisheries should be reduced to rebuild...
This Kenya Jobs Diagnostic discusses Kenya’s demographic transition and its impact on the labor force and economic growth. It highlights the importance of creating a favorable environment for...
Los venezolanos constituyen la población extranjera más importante en el Ecuador y enfrentan desafíos de inserción social y económica debido a su vulnerabilidad y las condiciones...
This note summarizes a systematic approach developed in 2021-2023 by the Social Sustainability and Inclusion (SSI) team of the Ghana Country Management Unit (CMU) to strengthen the management of child...