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Indigenous Peoples (IPs) play a critical but often overlooked and misunderstood role in global development. As culturally distinct communities and stewards of a large share of the world’s natural resources...

This Kenya Jobs Diagnostic discusses Kenya’s demographic transition and its impact on the labor force and economic growth. It highlights the importance of creating a favorable environment for the young...

In Africa, agriculture is vital for employment and food security. Despite women contributing 40 percent of agricultural labor, they face barriers leading to significant gender gaps...

Highlights: p. 63 and following focuses more specifically on the impact of the economic crisis on food insecurity. Figure 3.11 provides evidence that households are coping not...

The conflict in the Middle East centered in Gaza continues to have a devastating impact on the Palestinian economy. In addition to the tragic loss of life, the conflict has had devastating effects...

Jumpstarting sustained and inclusive growth is the only way to improve the living conditions of the Gambians. Heightened global and regional uncertainties coupled with vulnerability climate shocks cloud the economic...

This Syria Economic Monitor leverages innovative alternative and remote-based data sources to analyze recent economic developments in a nation still grappling with the most deadly and one of the most...

Highlights: The report on the economic situation in Guinea-Bissau covers topics such as economic growth, fiscal deficit, public debt, poverty, and pension schemes. The report highlights several...

The April 2024 edition of Africa’s Pulse, a biannual survey of African economies, finds that economic activity is set to rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa, supported by increased private consumption...

Highlights: The report aims to identify the water challenges and risks faced by the poorest and most marginalized populations and to inform policies that enhance water accessibility and climate resilience while...