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INSIGHT: Brazil offers lessons for policymakers on optimizing infrastructure investments.

As countries grow, they need better transportation, energy, and communications networks. But how should a country go about prioritizing these investments? Are there synergies from coordinating them? Should they be done simultaneously or sequentially? Two recent World Bank studies focusing on Brazil, a country that has rolled out massive infrastructure investments over the past decades address these questions. Economists tell us that infrastructure is key to development. Not only is infrastructure crucial for people to go about their daily lives, but it also has major impacts on productivity (think, e.g., electrification of production) and access to markets (through faster and cheaper transportation of goods). Even more importantly, infrastructure investments are needed for countries to transition from agrarian to more diversified industrial and service-oriented economies, offering more economic opportunities to improve living standards and reduce poverty. 3 KEY POLICY INSIGHTS FROM BRA

CAREERTIP : The combination of empathy and resilience is essential for success in today’s workplace.

In today's competitive workplace landscape, success extends beyond mere metrics and performance targets. It encompasses the human factors that ignite engagement, foster creativity, and sustain persistent effort.

Empathetic leaders understand their team's experiences, leading to positive team dynamics, culture, and business outcomes.

Resilience entails overcoming challenges, setbacks, and maintaining focus under pressure.

A leadership approach that harmoniously blends empathy and resilience creates an emotionally supportive environment. This safety net empowers individuals to embrace calculated risks, innovate fearlessly, and adapt effortlessly to change, free from the constraints of judgment or the fear of failure.

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