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Flexibility at work: Insights from 50 years of data

Remote work and flexible hours are more than convenient working conditions for employees. They are catalysts for economic inclusion and…

6 months ago

How to Solve Asia’s Youth Employment Crisis

Youth unemployment in Asia and the Pacific is alarmingly high, with rates in countries like Armenia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and…

6 months ago

Renewables and Resilience: How Small Island States Can Secure an Affordable Energy Future

Small island developing states are among the most vulnerable to climate impacts, despite contributing low global greenhouse gas emissions. These island…

6 months ago

Envisioning the human development opportunity of AI

Understanding what AI can do and how it is different from previous digital tools gives us a way of imagining…

6 months ago

Making indicators from diverse sources comparable

Individuals studying development are often interested in using data to make comparisons at various levels. By using data to make…

6 months ago

Does the political independence of banking regulators and supervisors improve financial stability?

Does higher political independence for banking regulators and supervisors improve financial stability? Policy makers seem to agree that this is…

6 months ago

Activating the aging agenda: A fresh look at an overlooked mega trend

Almost every country in the world today is facing a predictable, but addressable, trend that will profoundly impact societies and…

6 months ago

Tax incentives for R&D can spur innovation and growth—when done right

The views expressed in the Let’s Talk Development blog are solely those of the author(s).  As the debate around industrial…

6 months ago

Unlocking the Power of Data: Building Government Analytics Ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean

Data enables better governance, ensuring that policymakers and citizens have access to accurate and real-time evidence for policymaking and implementation…

6 months ago

Why ‘earn and learn’ programs are critical for the future workforce

Higher education prides itself on one clear promise: the opportunity of a better job. For many young people, especially in…

6 months ago