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The world economy is witnessing massive transformation in the way it organizes production, consumption, and trade. These changes are rooted in a confluence of multiple and mutually reinforcing innovations in technology. As firms reimagine products and processes and workers become increasingly intertwined with digital tools, the world of work is being redefined once again.
Global discourse on the future of work often foregrounds technological acceleration and climate change, but global transitions in demography will also shape labor markets in profound ways.
This brief looks at the general findings from global literature on demographic trends, while also unveiling specific demographic concerns of the Global South.
