Almost every country in the world today is facing a predictable, but addressable, trend that will profoundly impact societies and economies: Aging. Despite numerous calls to action, the
The views expressed in the Let’s Talk Development blog are solely those of the author(s). As the debate around industrial policy intensifies, there is broad
Data enables better governance, ensuring that policymakers and citizens have access to accurate and real-time evidence for policymaking and implementation (Rogger and Schuster 2023). Recognizing the
Higher education prides itself on one clear promise: the opportunity of a better job. For many young people, especially in emerging markets, this is not
Creative industries, such as film, music, fashion design and advertising are a growing important source of economic activity globally, generating around $2 trillion of revenues
By most measures of human progress, the world is in better shape today than it has ever been—in life expectancy, in per capita GDP, and in literacy rates,
According to the World Bank, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) power the global economy, making up 90% of businesses, providing 50% of jobs, and driving