The Labor Markets Team is part of the Social Protection & Labor Unit of the Human Development Network (HDNSP). We are a team of specialists with detailed and comprehensive experience in labor markets policies and institutions all across the developing world. In our work, we identify bottlenecks for an efficient functioning of the labor markets in our client countries and assist regional staff with the latest and most accurate information on labor market interventions. Our strength is the capacity to bring together, evaluate, and disseminate analytical and field best practices all across the world.
Our strong relationship with the International Labor Organization, trade unions, academic networks (such as IZA), and other international organizations, helps staff build collaborative partnerships. We also work closely with labor market experts throughout the Bank and actively participate in a cross-network thematic group to share research and ideas on newly emerging themes in labor markets.
Our work supports World Bank staff and client countries through research and analysis, training courses and seminars, operational support, quality assurance, developing collaborative partnerships.
Priority areas for research and operational support are determined by the needs of client countries. Our team has expertise in the following areas:
Attend a Training Event
The Labor Markets Team organizes events on cutting edge labor market issues such as information technology, unemployment insurance, vocational education and training, and core labor standards.
Read Our Publications
Publications by the Labor Markets Team address matters such as maximizing vocational training to meet the needs of the labor market, designing public works programs to reach the most vulnerable, and prioritizing labor market policies following an economic downturn.
Ask for Technical Assistance
The Labor Markets Team can assist in program design, implementation, and evaluation. From vocational training programs in Zambia to mass layoffs in China, Group members contribute expertise and practical advice to Bank projects with labor market components. With our knowledge of international best practice, consider us a resource when developing products such as Country Assistance Strategies, Social Sector Reviews, Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers, and general Economic and Sector Work on labor related issues.
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