South Asia
Skills development in South Asia : Trends in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
This report explores the skill development challenges facing six South Asian economies— Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—and considers some of the solutions available to them.
Is South Asia Creating Enough Jobs for its Youth?
Lifted by India, South Asia regains its growth lead but still lags on jobs. This short video by the World Bank talks about the 1.8 million young South Asians reaching working age each and pathways for their development.
Empowering Women Migrant Workers from South Asia : Toolkit for Gender-Responsive Employment and Recruitment
UN Women has developed Empowering Women Migrant Workers from South Asia: Toolkit for Gender-Responsive Employment and Recruitment. The Toolkit provides guidance on ensuring the protection and promotion of the rights of women migrant workers throughout the labour migration cycle.
Investing in Young People
The toolkit was intended to strengthen the technical and operational capacity of Aga Khan Development Network partners and other stakeholders involved in the Enhancing Employability and Leadership for Youth program in northern Pakistan. Lessons from this guide apply to other contexts as well.