Can digital solutions enable more inclusive labor markets? Chris MeyerCelina ProffenSonia MadhvaniAlicia Marguerie February 17, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/can-digital-solutions-enable-more-inclusive-labor-markets- One in five young people globally are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). In many developing countries, there simply aren't enough jobs. And even where positions exist, a different problem emerges: Young people and employers can't connect. Weak networks, geographic barriers, and lack of information create invisible walls between talent and opportunity. © 2026 The World Bank Group,