Banga, Ajay2024-04-152024-04-152024-03-24https://hdl.handle.net/10986/41415The document collection discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the global community, focusing on issues such as persistent poverty, protracted conflicts, and the intractable climate crisis. It highlights the urgent need to create jobs for the 1.1 billion young people who will enter the workforce in the next decade, especially in the developing world where economic growth is retreating. The collection emphasizes the importance of learning from successful development strategies, using the example of China's remarkable journey in overcoming poverty and achieving explosive job growth. It also underscores the significance of addressing environmental concerns, showcasing how China's efforts in transitioning away from inefficient industries and improving air quality have had a positive impact. Overall, the document collection emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to combat poverty, promote economic development, and address environmental challenges on a global scale.en-USCC BY 3.0 IGOJOB CREATIONJOB OPPORTUNITIESINDUSTRY POLICYREAL SECTORSSpeechWorld Bank10.1596/41415