Jobs and Skills

Wages in the Spotlight

Speakers: Abha Bhattarai, Nela Richardson, Jean-Pascal Duvieusart, Mauricio Cárdenas

The COVID-19 crisis put downward pressure on wages in two thirds of all countries, with women and lower-paid workers disproportionately affected. In countries where there was upward pressure, the gains risk being wiped out through inflation and the higher cost of living.

How can living wages be assured for all workers, stimulating demand and reducing inequality?

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