Economics & Development

Human capital- people’s knowledge, skills, and health- drives productivity and growth. The Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) measures the human capital a child born today can expect to accumulate over their working life, extending the original HCI by incorporating tertiary education and work experience. This brief summarizes Spain’s HCI+ score and its performance in building human capital.

This report documents how Indonesia’s Social Forestry Program, supported by the Strengthening of Social Forestry in Indonesia (SSF) Project financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and supported by the World Bank, has strengthened community livelihoods and environmental stewardship across Lampung, West Nusa Tenggara, West Sumatra, and North Maluku. Through legal access to forest resources, capacity building, market linkages, and community-based enterprises, local groups have restored mangroves, adopted agroforestry practices, diversified agricultural production, developed honey, ginger, rattan, livestock, and food-processing businesses, and enhanced ecotourism opportunities. The publication highlights the experiences of communities in South Lampung, Bima, and West Halmahera, where sustainable forest management has generated income, empowered women and youth, strengthened local institutions, and improved resilience to environmental and economic challenges. It demonstrates how partnerships among communities, government, and development partners can promote inclusive rural development, forest conservation, climate resilience, and shared prosperity while ensuring that forests remain a foundation for future generations.

Human capital - people’s knowledge, skills, and health - drives productivity and growth. The Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) measures the human capital a child born today can expect to accumulate over their working life, extending the original HCI by incorporating tertiary education and work experience. This brief summarizes Saudi Arabia's HCI+ score and its performance in building human capital.

Human capital - people’s knowledge, skills, and health - drives productivity and growth. The Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) measures the human capital a child born today can expect to accumulate over their working life, extending the original HCI by incorporating tertiary education and work experience. This brief summarizes Israel's HCI+ score and its performance in building human capital.

Human capital - people’s knowledge, skills, and health - drives productivity and growth. The Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) measures the human capital a child born today can expect to accumulate over their working life, extending the original HCI by incorporating tertiary education and work experience. This brief summarizes Madagascar's HCI+ score and its performance in building human capital.

Human capital - people’s knowledge, skills, and health - drives productivity and growth. The Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) measures the human capital a child born today can expect to accumulate over their working life, extending the original HCI by incorporating tertiary education and work experience. This brief summarizes Democratic Republic of Congo's HCI+ score and its performance in building human capital.

La présente note sur la situation économique du Tchad en 2025 comprend deux chapitres. Le premier chapitre présente l’évolution de la situation économique et de la pauvreté observée dans le pays en 2025 ainsi que les perspectives pour la période 2026-2028. Le deuxième chapitre analyse en profondeur le développement du secteur privé, en mettant particulièrement l’accent sur les micro, petites et moyennes entreprises (MPME) et la création d’emplois. Il formule également des recommandations pour libérer tout le potentiel du secteur.

Human capital- people’s knowledge, skills, and health- drives productivity and growth. The Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) measures the human capital a child born today can expect to accumulate over their working life, extending the original HCI by incorporating tertiary education and work experience. This brief summarizes Uzbekistan’s HCI+ score and its performance in building human capital.