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WESO Trends - May 2024 update
World Employment and Social Outlook: May 2024 Update
Taking into account the latest data, the report also analyses the current prospects for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on poverty and informality.
The report presents updated global and regional estimates of key labour market indicators. It also explores the question of what is holding women back in the labour market and provides new estimates of the impact of family responsibilities on gender employment inequalities.
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