Subsidy programs far surpass tariffs and nontariff measures as the most frequent form of policy intervention.

Guatemala has enormous potential to generate growth and prosperity for its entire population. Treading this path towards a promising future will require a clear strategy, collective commitment and…

Services employ more workers and generate more jobs than any other sector – providing millions with the human dignity that comes with being productively employed.

The global Jobs Indicators database (JOIN) database was launched in 2019 to provide easily accessible and standardized indicators for labor market analysis with the goal of providing more reliable…

As countries respond to the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the re-use, re-manufacturing, and recycling of products in a circular economy offers a promising…

Iffath Sharif is the new global director for social protection and jobs at the World Bank. She leads the Bank’s work to develop social protection systems that help poor and vulnerable people cope…

Digital platforms are transforming labor markets on a global scale and reshaping the dynamic nature of work.

Social protection for gig workers is crucial. As outlined in the World Bank’s Social Protection Compass, governments should pursue innovative ways to extend coverage to informal workers and the…

SDG 8 aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all. But COVID-19 caused the deepest global recession in decades, reducing global…

More than half of Haiti's population is under the age of 25. In the face of chronic fragility and recurrent shocks, Haiti's youth represent a potential source of resilience and a driving…