Over the next 10 to 15 years, 1.2 billion young people in developing countries will reach working age. Current projections suggest that only about 400 million jobs will be created. That gap—nearly 800 ...

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The World Bank drives early childhood development globally through financing, policy, and partnerships to boost health, learning, and equity.

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Investment drives growth and jobs by boosting productivity, sustaining employment, raising incomes, and reducing poverty. In developing economies, foreign direct investment brings technology and ...

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