Digital skills are essential for individuals, businesses, and governments to compete in an increasingly digital world. World Bank support includes leveraging digital devices and tools, creating digital content and solutions, and mitigating the risks associated with digital activities.
A key focus of this work is on digital skills as a fundamental element for countries to adapt to and capitalize on evolving job dynamics. The support spans strengthening basic digital skills promoting advanced IT and technical skills through reforms in tertiary education programs and specialized skills training. This effort often involves fostering stronger connections between academia and industry, both locally and globally, to ensure that skills development aligns with market needs.
To further expand digital job opportunities, the World Bank also supports the development of local technology and innovation hubs, while providing capacity building for digital startups and entrepreneurs. A key priority is designing mechanisms that create employment opportunities for vulnerable and marginalized groups, like using digital platforms and tools to generate new sources of income. By assisting governments in building inclusive, market-driven digital skills ecosystems, the World Bank enables countries to harness digital transformation for sustainable economic growth and job creation.