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Do growth standards for Indian children measure up?
Global growth standards used to define the levels of child stunting in India have been contentious. While a substantial body of research shows that the standards are not inaccurate, more context-specific growth references could also be useful.
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The rise of 'custom tailoring'
One economic activity - tailoring - has come to play a significant role in Indian manufacturing, transforming women's employment in the sector in particular. We look at the growth of this activity, what tailoring work looks like, and what it means for India's manufacturing sector.
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Vocational training
Getting workers ready for their jobs through specialised training is seen as an essential part of closing the 'skill gap'. Yet only a small minority of working-age Indians receive formal vocational training, while many more learn informally on the job or from their families.
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Employment
The rise of 'custom tailoring'
One economic activity - tailoring - has come to play a significant role in Indian manufacturing, transforming women's employment in the sector in particular. We look at the growth of this activity, what tailoring work looks like, and what it means for India's manufacturing sector.
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Do growth standards for Indian children measure up?
Global growth standards used to define the levels of child stunting in India have been contentious. While a substantial body of research shows that the standards are not inaccurate, more context-specific growth references could also be useful.