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Scaling Behavioral Interventions in a Cash Transfer Program: A Success Story from Ghana

Cash transfer programs have significantly reduced poverty over the years. The World Bank\'s Social Protection and Jobs (SPJ) Unit, in…

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The role of workforce ageing in closing the gender pay gap

The narrowing of the gender pay gap slowed around the turn of the 21st century. Meanwhile, younger workers have fared…

1 year ago

The global semiconductor talent crunch: How protectionism backfired

The US aims to revitalise its domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry, but will there be enough skilled workers to meet the…

1 year ago

The return to overseas visits by political leaders: Evidence from Japanese yen loan procurement auctions

Japan identifies ‘top-level sales’ through overseas visits by political leaders as an important policy tool to help Japanese firms win…

1 year ago

Accelerating climate impact for forested landscapes: 3 lessons from independent evaluations

As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, the World Bank Group is stepping up its support for countries by leveraging innovative…

1 year ago

Rethinking social protection in South Asia: Toward progressive universalism

In recent years, South Asia has been beset with an unprecedented combination of negative shocks. In Sri Lanka, an economic crisis…

1 year ago

Seven Actions Armenia Can Take to Accelerate the Adoption of Electric Vehicles

Armenia is poised to benefit economically and environmentally from electric vehicle adoption, driven by affordable electricity and regulatory reforms. By…

1 year ago

To Save the World’s Oceans, We Must Take These Four Actions Now

World Oceans Day is an opportunity to amplify local voices and develop science-based solutions for one of the world’s most…

1 year ago

Four Ways to Manage Rural Solid Waste

Research in Shanxi Province, in the People’s Republic of China, provides insights into how to achieve quality and sustainable management…

1 year ago

The effect of productivity growth on within-firm inequality

Wage inequality has increased dramatically in the US since the 1970s, largely driven by within-firm earnings inequality. This column uses…

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