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#27 Why did some countries’ workforces fare better than others in the early pandemic?

Jobs and COVID-19 SeriesBy Ankit June 1, 2021

Photo: World Bank Authors: Johanne Buba, Hannah Uckat, Leonardo Iacovone, Denis Medvedev The COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on the global economy, with world output falling by 3.5 percent year-on-year in 2020. Despite these large output losses, surveys from more than 60 countries conducted by the World Bank and partners between April and December 2020…

#23 How digital solutions can ease the COVID-19 impact on displaced populations

Jobs and COVID-19 SeriesBy Galina Kalvatcheva March 16, 2021

Photo: Li Wenyong / World Bank Authors: Jana Kuhnt and Kirsten Schuettler Displaced people face many challenges when integrating into the labor market in their host communities. They are also more likely than the host population to be employed in sectors that are highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as manufacturing, accommodation, and food services. And …