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Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia
Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies have brought about unprecedented changes to labor markets, and the coronavirus disease further hastened digital transformations. While the application of 4IR technologies spell opportunities for productivity growth and income gains, they also create challenges, including job losses. Investing in skills for 4IR and incorporating 4IR technologies in the delivery of training can smoothen the transition to 4IR workplaces. To provide insights on the opportunities of 4IR, studies were undertaken in three countries—Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan.
Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia — Insights from Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan
This report explains how the rapid adoption of digital technology in Central and West Asia can help unlock growth and shows why economies need to invest in training to build the skilled labor force needed for the jobs of the future.
Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia — Uzbekistan
This report analyzes how Uzbekistan’s key textile, garment, and construction sectors will be impacted by its adoption of digital technologies and shows how better training can help offset potential job losses and boost economic growth.
Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia — Pakistan
This report shows how embracing digitalization can boost jobs in Pakistan’s textile, garment, and information technology–business process outsourcing sectors and explains why policies should ensure the benefits are equitably distributed.
Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia — Azerbaijan
This report explains how Azerbaijan’s fast-growing agro-processing, transportation, and storage industries can benefit from the adoption of digital technologies and outlines how to train the skilled workforce it needs for the new economy.