Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized r-tm Measuring welfare when it matters most Public Disclosure Authorized A typology of approaches for real-time monitoring f unive | --- | --- | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | Introduction | 7 | | 1 Methods for Nowcasting Welfare—With a Focus on Monetary Poverty | 17 | | 1.1 Nowcasting Welfare Using Survey and Other Non-surv ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - Telework has the potential to increase women's labor force participation in Mexico, especially among college-educated women, as many remain outside the labor market despite their qualifications [4][18] - Family responsibilities significantly influence women's decisions to work, with caring for children and partners being a primary factor [4][17] - Policies promoting part-time and hybrid work arrangements, along with improved childcare and internet access, are essential to enhance female workforce engagement [4][18] Summary by Sections Introduction - The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated gender gaps in labor force participation in Mexico, with women's participation dropping more than men's [9] - By the first quarter of 2021, women's participation rate was 41.7 percent compared to 74.2 percent for men [12] Telework and Gender Dynamics - Telework provided flexibility for women to manage work and household responsibilities during the pandemic [10][11] - A significant percentage of women working from home reported handling domestic chores, highlighting the unequal burden of household tasks [10] Theoretical Framework - The report utilizes a model that considers fixed costs associated with working on-site versus the benefits of teleworking, which allows for joint production of income and household work [27][28] Data and Empirical Strategy - The analysis is based on data from the National Survey on Availability and Use of Information Technologies in Households (ENDUTIH) conducted in 2020 [36][37] - The study categorizes individuals into five states: out of the labor force, salaried working on-site, self-employed working on-site, salaried teleworking, and self-employed teleworking [41] Results - The findings indicate that women with higher education are more likely to telework, which helps them balance work and caregiving responsibilities [17][18] - The presence of children in the household negatively impacts women's labor force participation, while it has the opposite effect for men [17][40] Policy Implications - The report suggests that telework should be viewed as a tool for workplace flexibility that can support women with caregiving responsibilities [18] - Additional policies are needed to address the lack of reliable childcare, as telework alone cannot substitute for it [18]

Public Disclosure Authorized CHOOSING OUR FUTURE: Education for Climate Action Shwetlena Sabarwal, Sergio Venegas Marin, Marla Spivack, and Diego Ambasz Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized © 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 Internet: www.worldbank.org This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpreta ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the fiscal policy in China, but it indicates that there is significant room for improvement in the redistributive capacity of the fiscal system [17][18]. Core Insights - Fiscal policy in China effectively reduces inequality by approximately 10.3 Gini points, positioning China around the median of upper-middle-income countries in terms of redistribution achieved [17][18]. - The primary drivers of inequality reduction are in-kind benefits from education and health spending, while cash transfers play a smaller role [18]. - The report suggests enhancing the progressivity of the fiscal system by increasing revenues from progressive taxes and cash-based social benefits [18]. Summary by Sections Overview of Fiscal System - The fiscal system's redistributive power is influenced by its size and progressivity, with total fiscal revenue in China amounting to 26,197 billion RMB in 2018, representing 29.1% of GDP [20][22]. - Tax revenues account for nearly 60% of total revenue, with the largest components being value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, and personal income tax [20][22]. Revenue and Expenditure - Total public expenditure in 2018 was 22,090 billion RMB, or 24.5% of GDP, with social expenditure comprising about 37% of this total [32][35]. - Education and health expenditures are significant components of social spending, accounting for 14.6% and 7.1% of total expenditure, respectively [34][35]. Inequality and Redistribution - The analysis indicates that while the fiscal system reduces inequality, it also highlights the burden of user fees in health care, which may limit access for lower-income families [18]. - The report emphasizes the need for a more progressive tax structure to better address income inequality, particularly through personal income taxes and increased cash transfers [18]. Data and Methodology - The study utilizes data from the 2018 China Family Panel Study, combining household survey data with administrative sources to assess the impact of fiscal policy on inequality [40][41]. - The methodology follows the Commitment to Equity framework, allowing for a detailed analysis of how taxes and transfers affect household income distribution [41][42].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of government analytics in improving public administration by leveraging existing data to enhance effectiveness and efficiency [18][21][36]. - It highlights the significant potential for data-driven decision-making in public sectors across Europe, suggesting that better measurement leads to better outcomes [25][26]. - The report outlines the challenges faced by governments in adopting analytics, including data access issues and the complexity of public administration [27][38]. Summary by Sections Chapter 1: The Power of Measurement and Analytics for Better Public Administration - Government analytics is defined as the use of existing data to assess and improve public administration [18]. - The report argues that despite being data-rich, governments often fail to utilize data effectively for performance improvement [21][22]. - It stresses the need for careful measurement to inform decision-making and enhance public service delivery [24][25]. Chapter 2: Understanding Public Administration from Administrative Data - Governments are producing more data than ever, which can be repurposed for analytics to understand and improve their operations [23]. - The chapter discusses the importance of administrative data in providing insights into public administration performance [34]. Chapter 3: Understanding Public Administration from Surveys of Public Servants - Surveys of public servants can reveal insights into management quality and employee motivation, which are critical for effective public administration [30]. - The chapter emphasizes the role of employee feedback in assessing and improving public sector performance [29]. Chapter 4: Understanding Public Administration through Impact Evaluations - Impact evaluations are presented as a method to test and refine public policies and programs based on real-time data [36]. - The chapter discusses how these evaluations can lead to better policy choices and improved public administration outcomes [37]. Chapter 5: Understanding Public Administration from the Outside - The report highlights the importance of external data sources in understanding government outcomes and the relationship between public and private sectors [23]. - It discusses the need for a comprehensive approach to data analytics that includes both internal and external data [34]. Case Studies - The report includes case studies from Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Slovak Republic, illustrating the application of government analytics in different contexts [23]. - These examples demonstrate the successes and challenges of implementing analytics in public administration across various European countries [23].

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Public Disclosure Authorized Making Waves Public Disclosure Authorized World Bank Support for the Blue Economy, 2012–23 An Independent Evaluation Public Disclosure Authorized WORLD BANK GROUP Public Disclosure Authorized © 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 Internet: www.worldbank.org ATTRIBUTION Please cite the report as: World Bank. 2024. Making Waves: World Bank Support for the Blue Economy, 2012–23. In ...