Rethinking public works for jobs and skills in a changing world Christian BodewigMichael WeberMarko BucikAditi Lal December 11, 2025 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/rethinking-public-works-for-jobs-and-skills-in-a-changing-world Public works are a common choice to protect people in need through temporary jobs and income. Beyond a paycheck, they can offer dignity and the prospect of a path out of poverty or unemployment, engaging people in meaningful work for public assets, from building roads to repairing schools.