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Iza is a feminine given name used in several cultures. It is often a diminutive or nickname for Isabel, Izabela, Isadora, or similar names, particularly in Polish and other European contexts, but it can also stand as a standalone given name. In contemporary public life, people named Iza include Iza Calzado, a Filipino actress and television presenter, among others. The spelling and pronunciation can vary by language, with Iza commonly pronounced as EE-zah in many settings.

IZA, or Institut zur Zukunft der Arbeit, is a German research institute based in Bonn that specializes in labor economics. It maintains a global network of researchers, conducts empirical and theoretical work, and disseminates findings through working papers and publications. Notable outputs include the IZA Discussion Papers series, IZA World of Labor, and the IZA Prize in Labor Economics, which honors contributions to the field. While affiliated with the University of Bonn, IZA operates independently and collaborates with universities, policy institutions, and governments worldwide.

As an acronym, IZA may refer to other organizations in different contexts, though the Institute of Labor Economics is the most prominent. The three-letter string also appears in various languages as a word or part of a longer word; its meaning in those cases depends on linguistic context.