Skills, Jobs & Growth
Nations as different as India and Saudi Arabia have in common a large demographic dividend – their young and working-age populations are large relative to their population at retirement age. This can lead to growth and improved citizen wellbeing. How can public programs best support young people to acquire the education and skills the job market demands?
Nations as different as India and Saudi Arabia have in common a large demographic dividend – their young and working-age populations are large relative to their population at retirement age. This can lead to growth and improved citizen wellbeing. How can public programs best support young people to acquire the education and skills the job market demands?
Highlights
News, events, and insights from our policy-research engagements related to skills and the labor market.
The report presents an analysis of the impact of Covid-19 on the Moroccan economy, focusing on labor markets.
A practical step towards bringing academics and policymakers together is simply starting a conversation in the same room.
Join us to discuss and debate the most pressing development and policy challenges facing Pakistan today.
Projects
How a soft-skills training program can facilitate female employment.
BCURE investigates barriers to using data and evidence and works with local organizations to address constraints in their own context.
If women receive more childcare support, will they work?
How do information and social norms influence employment aspirations for Saudi women?
Does the Nitaqat quota change female hiring patters in firms?
How can the labor market be optimized to ensure citizen wellbeing, especially for underrepresented groups?