New Economy Skills 2025

Regional differences are also stark: Northern America leads in AI and analytics skill development, while Latin America and the Caribbean as well as Sub-Saharan Africa report higher strengths in human-centric skills like collaboration and management but lower confidence in digital skills development. The path forward: investing in breadth and depth of digital capability As AI continues to transform the skills required for the workforce, two priorities have emerged:1. Expand advanced AI and data capabilities to manage, interpret and oversee intelligent systems. 2. Strengthen foundational digital fluency so workers can adapt tools to real-world challenges. Best practices to address these priorities include creating meaningful, portable credentials that travel across education and employment systems; setting shared standards for digital skills; and assessing digital skills through real-world application. New Economy Skills: Building AI, Data and Digital Capabilities for Growth 5