Jobs & Development

Listen to leaders from the public and private sectors, economists, policymakers, and activists as they look for solutions to help countries achieve their development goals. 

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Toward Faster, Cleaner Growth in South Asia
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Add to CalendarCalendar10/03/2023 07:30 10/03/2023 08:30 America/New_York Join us LIVE: Toward Faster, Cleaner Growth in South Asia Hello,\n\nThis is a reminder to join us virtually on World Bank Live: Toward Faster, Cleaner Growth in South Asia \n\nEvent Description: What are South Asia’s economic prospects and what type of challenges lie ahead? How can the region accelerate growth while creating greener firms and jobs? The latest edition of the World Bank’s semi-annual South Asia Development Update provides growth projections for the region and explores economic policy challenges, with a focus on green technology adoption and the labor market implications of the transition to green energy. Join experts from the region for a live discussion on how South Asian economies can work towards faster, cleaner growth.\n\nGo to event page: https://live.worldbank.org/events/toward-faster-cleaner-growth-south-asia?intcid=ECR_CA_WBLCalendar_EN_EXT\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!\n\nWorld Bank Live - https://live.worldbank.org\nBringing you the Faces and Voices of Development Online
Toward Faster, Cleaner Growth in South Asia
Woman performing soldering work in Tanzania. Credit: World Bank
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Add to CalendarCalendar10/04/2023 09:00 10/04/2023 09:45 America/New_York Join us LIVE: Delivering Growth to People through Better Jobs in Africa Hello,\n\nThis is a reminder to join us virtually on World Bank Live: Delivering Growth to People through Better Jobs in Africa \n\nEvent Description: Did you know? The working age population in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to increase by 740 million by 2050, more than doubling from its current level of 630 million people. Yet African economies are already struggling to create well-paying, stable jobs, let alone address the looming demographic challenge. In a discussion with a dynamic entrepreneur and broadcaster from Ghana, Andrew Dabalen, the World Bank’s Chief Economist for Africa will answer questions from young Africans regarding the future of jobs on the continent, provide a survey of regional macro-economic trends, and propose paths for countries to deepen inclusive growth by providing more and better jobs. \n\nGo to event page: https://live.worldbank.org/events/africa-pulse-regional-economic-update-growth-people-better-jobs?intcid=ECR_CA_WBLCalendar_EN_EXT\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!\n\nWorld Bank Live - https://live.worldbank.org\nBringing you the Faces and Voices of Development Online
Delivering Growth to People through Better Jobs in Africa
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Add to CalendarCalendar10/05/2023 09:00 10/05/2023 10:00 America/New_York Join us LIVE: Balancing Act Jobs and Wages in the Middle East and North Africa Hello,\n\nThis is a reminder to join us virtually on World Bank Live: Balancing Act Jobs and Wages in the Middle East and North Africa \n\nEvent Description: The global surge in interest rates, the depreciation of currencies, and the resulting inflationary pressures are having major ramifications on the livelihoods of people across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The region continues to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 shock and tries to navigate the heightened volatility in its terms of trade stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The region’s average economic growth is expected to decelerate this year from last year. Why? And what do labor market challenges and their effect on job numbers and real wages have to do with it? Join the live discussion for these answers from the World Bank’s Chief Economist for the MENA region, Roberta Gatti, and MENA Vice-President Ferid Belhaj with AlJazeera Washington DC Bureau Chief Abderrahim Foukara, as we launch the newest economic update. \n\nGo to event page: https://live.worldbank.org/events/mena-region-economic-update-jobs-wages?intcid=ECR_CA_WBLCalendar_EN_EXT\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!\n\nWorld Bank Live - https://live.worldbank.org\nBringing you the Faces and Voices of Development Online
Balancing Act: Jobs and Wages in the Middle East and North Africa