The WB published a blogpost highlighting the role of the public sector as an employer in fragile and conflict-affected (FCV) states. Within the labor market, the public sector often accounts for nearly 30% of all paid jobs with the relationship being stronger in FCV countries. This share is even higher for formal sector jobs where over half of all formal jobs exist in the public sector in countries affected by FCV. Given that 61% of public sector employees in FCV contexts have secondary education or lower, findings point to the public sector serving a social welfare function. Recognizing the important role of public sector in creating jobs, delivering services, fostering social cohesion and promoting inclusive economic growth is necessary in designing the reforms for countries affected by fragility. The blogpost also notes that potential existing skills shortages in the public sector in FCV countries can adversely impact service delivery outcomes. Read full blogpost here: https://blogs.worldbank.org/governance/fragile-and-conflict-affected-states-role-public-sector-employer?deliveryName=DM129007