youth

Declining headline unemployment rates mask deeper labour market challenges in both developed and developing regions High youth unemployment not only bears significant costs for the individual but also damages the social fabric Long term investments in education, fostering entrepreneurship and enhancing social safety nets promote more inclusive labour markets

January 2014 Summary: World economy is expected to improve in 2014 Unemployment rates remain a major challenge Downside risks to the baseline scenario persist Global economic growth is projected to increase over the next two years, building on the rece ...