Although travel disruptions prevented me from being in Rome, I was grateful to join the World Bank’s High Level Advisory Jobs Council meeting virtually and listen to an extraordinary group of economists and global leaders.
One striking takeaway was how similar the challenges are across countries. Whether in emerging or advanced economies, the questions around jobs, skills, and inclusive growth are remarkably alike. It reminds us that we truly live in a global village where solutions must increasingly be shared.
The numbers are sobering. Over the next decade, nearly 1.2 billion young people in developing economies will reach working age, yet only about 420 million jobs are expected to be created.
This is not just an economic issue. It is about dignity, opportunity, and stability.
Conversations like these reinforce that job creation sits at the intersection of health, education, technology, and policy... the future of work will require collaboration across nations, sectors, and institutions.