Explore the most prominent World Bank Group publications focused on inclusive economic growth and jobs. The World Development Report 2019: The Changing Nature of Work; the World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies; and the annual Women, Business and the Law report. Check out additional research initiatives by the World Bank Development Research Group.
World Development Report 2019: The Changing Nature of Work
The global labor market is evolving faster than many countries can keep pace. Automation, digital platforms, and new business models are reshaping firms and redefining the skills they need. How can countries seize the benefits and manage the risks to ensure opportunities and employment for all?
The Women, Business and the Law report is an annual report that examines laws and regulations across 190 economies to understand how they affect women's economic opportunities.
Women, Business and the Law
Countries have made enormous progress in recent decades dismantling laws that discriminate against women, but to this day, no country has achieved true equality. What can countries do to unlock the full potential of their population?
Find curated insights from The World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies.
World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies
There are 184 million people worldwide who live outside their country of nationality. About 43% of them live in low- and middle-income countries. With the right policies in place, cross-border migration can be a powerful force for development.
