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$3.80 in benefits for every $1
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For every $1 invested, economic inclusion programs delivered $3.80 in benefits within 10 years.
1.1 billion people
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are covered by social registries that help them access social programs and services, labor market programs, health & education subsidy programs and more.
550 million people
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in over 60 countries were issued more inclusive, secure, and user-centered digital IDs through World Bank initiatives.
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Delivering Jobs for People Living in Poverty
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Social Registries as Digital Platforms for Inclusive Service Delivery
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Creating Digital Public Infrastructure for Empowerment, Inclusion, and Resilience
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What Works For Work: A Guidebook to Proven and Promising Employment Solutions
Discover what sets the most effective employment programs apart in this guidebook offering proven solutions, practical lessons, and real-world examples to help policymakers create more jobs and lasting impact worldwide.
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The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2024: Pathways to Scale
The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2024: Pathways to Scale
The State of Economic Inclusion Report explores efforts to scale up economic inclusion programs in the context of overlapping crisis. These programs transform the economic lives of the poorest and most vulnerable people, building their resilience and creating job opportunities.
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Explore key World Bank resources showcasing the impact of social protection and labor.
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Digital platforms: An opportunity to get labor market regulations right in developing countries
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Digital platforms are expanding job opportunities in developing countries, but to ensure fair and sustainable benefits for workers and firms, policymakers must balance flexibility with essential protections.
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Harnessing Opportunities and Managing Risks: Social Protection Factsheet
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The World Bank Group helps countries to promote better employment, prevent income loss, and protect people against shocks and transitions.
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