Technology is a key driver of change, not least in the world of work. Yet little is known about what technologies are used by – or impact…
This publication serves as a companion to a publication jointly produced by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and WIEGO titled…
In one of Africa’s most ambitious investment decisions, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has unveiled a plan to spend $97 billion on…
Since late 2010, the world has witnessed a remarkable groundswell of political change in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria, and other…
Why was the Arab World Poised for Revolution? Schooling, Economic Opportunities, and the Arab Spring
What underlying long-term conditions set the stage for the Arab Spring? In recent decades, the Arab region has been characterized by an…