Research Brief

Revealing New Skills Trends in Emerging Economies: The Power of Online Data and NLP techniques

This brief relies on an innovative approach that uses big data from online job boards and natural language processing (NLP) techniques to extract and analyze transferable skills from online vacancies and applicants' data. It demonstrates how this method can address key policy questions related to skills dynamics in low- and middle-income economies. By uncovering notable patterns in foundational and socio-emotional skills, the brief illustrates how policymakers and researchers can leverage these insights to develop targeted strategies for employment and skills development, fostering economic growth and sustainable development.