The COVID-19 pandemic has hit human capital directly in Europe and Central Asia, adversely affecting both education and health. School closures may lead to lear

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Globalization, demographic trends, the green transition, and technological innovations are transforming labor markets in Europe and Central Asia, altering their

Although global economic activity is recovering and output in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) is expected to grow in 2021, containing COVID-19 remains a challenge