Access to jobs is a pressing challenge, especially in emerging markets with rapidly growing working-age populations. Economic inclusion programs are addressing this gap by combining income support with entrepreneurship, business capital, life skills training, coaching, and market access, with evidence from countries like Zambia, Niger, and India showing sustainable increases in income and long-term self-reliance. Governments are scaling these initiatives to reach those most in need, and programs such as the Academy Impact Program: Creating Jobs for the Poor, supported by partners including BRAC International and the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, are helping countries design and implement evidence-based economic inclusion initiatives that provide millions with pathways to stable income, resilience, and opportunity.
Delivering Jobs for People Living in Poverty
Access to jobs is a pressing challenge, especially in emerging markets with rapidly growing working-age populations. Governments are scaling these initiatives to reach those most in need, such as Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty