Jobs and Growth

Jobs are the most reliable pathway out of poverty. Sustained and inclusive economic growth, driven by a productive private sector, creates more and better jobs and leads to increases in living standards.

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Jobs and Growth At-A-Glance

Good jobs are the surest pathway out of poverty; research shows that rising wages account for around 40 percent of the drop in poverty over the last decade.

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Jobs Data and Diagnostics

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The Global Labor Database

The Global Labor Database (GLD) is part of the World Bank initiatives to harmonize labor force surveys and household surveys with a relevant labor module. Its mission is to create an open and transparent harmonization with sufficient background information to allow data analysts to use, alter, and expand the harmonization

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Manuela Francisco

Global Director for Economic Policy, Prosperity Vertical

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PROGRAMS

The Jobs Multi-Donor Trust Fund

The Jobs Umbrella Multi-Donor Trust Fund finances activities and pilots, designed to deliver high-impact jobs solutions across countries.
DATA

Prosperity Data360: Jobs Data

Prosperity Data360 offers key jobs indicators, including gender and country insights, to support inclusive employment policies and labor market analysis.
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Jobs and Development Blog Series

The Jobs and Development blog shares insights, data, and solutions on how employment drives inclusive growth and transforms global livelihoods.
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Investing in Human Capital for a Greener Future

Global thought leaders came together to champion investments in people to build resilience, help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and accelerate the green transition.