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Gender equality is a distant but achievable goal

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There has been a robust rise in women’s access to non-agrarian employment and top political offices

Investing in people is key to a sustainable recovery

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The pandemic has damaged human and social capital; both are key to economic prospects but under-recorded in GDP accounts

Pandemic deepens impact of global technological gaps

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Although internet use is rising, serious access gaps persist across regions, gender and ethnic groups

Stimulating skills is key to emerging markets growth

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Human capital will become as key to low-to-mid-income countries as it is for high-income ones

The scope to increase global productivity is immense

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Global growth is picking up, but the lack of structural reform from 2007-17 is holding back countries across the world

Social cohesion is vital to promote long-run growth

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Strong social and human capital can offset costs such as technologically stranded workers

Differentiated approach aids emerging market assets

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US GDP upgrades are fuelling price fears and a bond market sell-off, but investors are differentiating more between EMs

Redistribution is key to the future of the workforce

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Technology will raise productivity and living standards; redeployment rather than fear of unemployment must guide policy

Worker shortages and skills mismatches will hit growth

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High youth unemployment and rising worker retirements are straining labour markets and productivity

Weak long-run growth raises risks to the world economy

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Global GDP will grow by less this decade than the past unless there is a surprise uptick in productivity