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Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \nAre Green and Digital Skills a Pathway to Jobs in Middle East and North Africa?  \nShwetlena Sabarwal Sai Sri Ram Sribhashyam Damilola T. Kadiri Surayya Masood  \nSeptember 2025  \n©2025 The World Bank  \n1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433  \nTelephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet:](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[ ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[ ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[Some rights reserved.](Some rights reserved.)  \nThis work is a product of The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of The World Bank or the governments they represent.  \nThe World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. 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Data and Methodology ............................................................ 8  \nGreen skills demand in MENA .............................................................................................................. 10  \nInsight 1: MENA economies are demanding green skill","cbCaikjIZRhAd80S","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikjIZRhAd80S","pdf",2150251,44,"English","# Acknowledgements\n# Summary\n# Technology and climate transitions could have big implications for jobs in MENA\n# Youth employment is a pressing challenge in MENA\n# MENA is undergoing a climate transition\n# MENA is undergoing a technology transition\n# To harness these opportunities, MENA needs skilled workers\n# How to think about demand for skills? Data and Methodology\n# Green skills demand in MENA\n# Digital skills demand in MENA\n# MENA’s Clean Energy Sector – A Deep Dive\n# How should policymakers harness the shifting skills demand?\n## Priority 1: Adaptable workers through information, strong foundations, and flexible pathways...\n## Priority 2: Aligned and inclusive systems","[{\"question\":\"How do climate and technology transitions affect jobs in MENA?\",\"answer\":\"The report explains that both technology and climate transitions create significant implications for employment in the Middle East and North Africa.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the report say about green skills demand in MENA?\",\"answer\":\"It presents multiple insights indicating that MENA economies are demanding green skills, green jobs often require tertiary education, demand spans many sectors, and it can be unpredictable.\"},{\"question\":\"What policy approach does the report recommend to address shifting skills demand?\",\"answer\":\"It recommends prioritizing adaptable workers through information, strong foundations, and flexible pathways, alongside aligned and inclusive systems to better match emerging skills needs.\"}]","Are Green and Digital Skills a Pathway to Jobs in Middle East and North Africa? | PDF",1792063833,111]