Jobs and Prosperity: Development Challenges for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Join us for a presentation by Ivan Torre, Senior Economist at the World Bank, on the latest edition of the Europe and Central Asia Economic Update, titled “Jobs and Prosperity.” 

The presentation will provide insights into job creation trends in Eastern Europe and Central Asia over the past decades, explore the region’s labor market challenges, and discuss policy options to strengthen the link between economic growth and employment, unlock underutilized labor potential, and manage complex labor market transitions.