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Data360: Where data meets development

From phone surveys to satellite imagery, the world is experiencing an unprecedented explosion of data. Over the past two decades,…

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US workers experience large month-to-month fluctuations in pay

Over the past decade, cities and states have enacted ‘fair workweek’ laws to stabilise worker schedules. New York City’s 2017…

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How firms respond to import competition: Labour force reduction, product/industry switching, and off-shoring

As global trade has expanded – especially with the ascent of China – concerns about job losses and deindustrialisation in…

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Communicating monetary policy by a committee: Echoes that move markets

Central banks rarely speak with one voice. At the Federal Reserve, for instance, each official brings a distinct perspective, and…

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From Budapest to Hanoi: Combatting cybercrime to build trust in the digital transformation

When we open an email, shop online, or connect with friends on social media, we rarely think about international treaties.…

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The tourism impact: Diversifying Saudi Arabia’s economy and creating jobs through culture

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a rich cultural heritage, and a wealth of natural assets like the colorful…

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Mental health, a missing piece in Latin America’s job agenda

Poor mental health is one of the leading causes of disability in Latin America and the Caribbean, affecting one in…

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Marking the 15th anniversary of the Multilateral Development Banks Cross-Debarment Agreement

Multilateral development institutions, including the World Bank Group, hold a variety of tools in their arsenal to fight fraud and…

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A strong start for every teacher

Education is a foundation for good jobs and the surest path out of poverty. And the teaching profession is a major…

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Turning digital potential into progress for people

In today's rapidly evolving global economy, human capital—our collective knowledge, skills, and health—remains the foundation of economic growth. But in…

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