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Adult skills and productivity: New evidence from PIAAC 2023

Adult skills play a crucial role in shaping productivity. This column uses data from the 2023 OECD Survey of Adult Skills to analyse the relationship between productivity and the level and allocation of skills across industries. Differences in skill levels account for one-quarter of productivity gaps between the OECD average and the top three performers. […]

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Short-term labour mobility drives innovation in Africa

A growing body of research highlights the importance of mobility in the global knowledge economy, but has largely focused on high-income countries. This column addresses the crucial role of international labour mobility in fostering innovation in Africa, demonstrating that short-term visits, especially for business or professional purposes, significantly increase the likelihood of firms innovating in […]