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Employment and Labor
SOCIAL PROTECTION AND LABOR

Employment & Labor

The World Bank partners with countries to design and implement integrated employment and labor market solutions. By linking income security with labor market systems, it enables all workers—whether wage earners, self-employed, or unemployed—to move into better job opportunities.
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OUR APPROACH TO
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RESULTS & IMPACT
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More Results
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/all?lang_exact=English&displayconttype_exact=Results&qterm=%22labor%20market%22%20OR%20%22employment%20policy%22%20OR%20%22workers%22&srt=lnchdt
70M people
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More than 400 economic inclusion programs in 88 countries are reaching over 70 million people, with government-led initiatives—creating jobs and protecting people most in need.
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155,000 jobs
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Kenya's Youth Employment Opportunities Project (KYEOP) created 125,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs, significantly boosting youth employment across Kenya.
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77M beneficiaries
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World Bank jobs-focused programs reached 77 million beneficiaries across sectors, strengthening private sector ties, and addressing labor market mismatches for greater productivity.
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Delivering Jobs for People Living in Poverty
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/08/28/delivering-jobs-for-people-living-in-poverty
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The Youth Dividend: Investing in Kenya’s Next Generation
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/04/15/the-youth-dividend-investing-in-kenya-s-next-generation
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Climbing the Jobs Summit: Scaling Up for Economic Empowerment
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2024/04/04/scaling-up-jobs-for-economic-empowerment
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

More Research & Publications
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Innovations in Public Works: Rethinking Public Works for Jobs and Skills in a Changing World
This publication explores how digital and care-focused public works programs are building skills, supporting women, and driving sustainable jobs for the future.
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What Works for Work: A Guidebook to Proven and Promising Employment Solutions
What Works for Work: A Guidebook to Proven and Promising Employment Solutions
This guidebook presents evidence-based strategies for designing effective labor programs, especially in low- and middle-income countries facing job creation challenges.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/labormarkets/publication/what-works-for-work-proven-promising-employment-solutions
Read Full Report
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MORE ON
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Digital platforms: An opportunity to get labor market regulations right in developing countries
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Working Without Borders: The Promise and Peril of Online Gig Work
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South-South Learning Forum 2025: Economic Inclusion - Pathways to Better Jobs for the Poor
https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2025/02/10/south-south-learning-forum-SSLF-2025-economic-inclusion-better-jobs
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OUR PARTNERS
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EXPLORE SOCIAL PROTECTION AND LABOR FOCUS AREAS
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Social Protection and Labor

Access to social protection and labor programs is vital for millions facing poverty, crises, and uncertainty.

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