This working paper studies the complex relationship between technology adoption and infor­mality, leveraging recent cross-country data to analyse the effects of mobile phone subscrip­tions, internet access, automation and e-government on informal employment, vulnerable em­ployment, and the shadow economy's GDP share.

Youth employment challenges are always a critical concern for policy-makers. In this working paper, the authors look at the process for elaborating the youth employment policies found in two unique data sets. The analysis reveals some interesting patterns, and identifies some policy gaps or areas that could be considered in the next generation of youth...