Artificial intelligence offers developing countries a new path to productivity, potentially boosting informal workers without forcing a choice between manufacturing or service-led growth. Governments are urged to ensure broad access to these technologies.

<p>Lost in the debate about whether developing countries should pursue manufacturing- or services-led growth is the potential for new AI tools to make even informal workers far more productive. If governments can broaden access to such technologies, they no longer need to choose between strategies.</p>