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Jobs and Growth
FISCAL POLICY AND GROWTH

Jobs and Growth

Jobs are the most reliable pathway out of poverty. Inclusive, private sector–led growth creates jobs and raises living standards. Better jobs boost incomes and productivity, spurring demand and firm expansion. Growth then generates more, higher-quality employment. With a competitive business climate, trade, and strong skills—especially for women and youth—this cycle delivers inclusion, resilience, and development.
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RESULTS & IMPACT
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3.4 additional jobs
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are generated for each job created in the health sector when considering the impact on related industries such as logistics, technology, and pharmaceuticals.
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65% of new jobs
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in emerging economies are created by “high-growth firms,” which represent fewer than one-in-five formal businesses. This illustrates how a small number of firms account for a disproportionate share of new jobs.
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5 million more and better-paid jobs
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could be created in the Philippines by 2040 through targeted reforms in connectivity, human capital, regulation, and private investment. At the same time, wages could raise by over 12%.
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Research & Publications
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Country Growth and Jobs Report
Country Growth and Jobs Report
A World Bank core diagnostics tool launched in early 2025, the Report puts jobs at the center of country-specific analyses and recommendations that can be used by governments to identify constraints not only to faster growth but also pinpoint what can drive employment and quality of jobs.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/country-growth-and-jobs-report
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Fiscal Policy and Growth

Poverty reduction, social equity, and sustainable growth are only possible with sound monetary and fiscal policies. The World Bank supports countries in the design and implementation of economic reforms to strengthen macroeconomic stability.

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