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Immersive story

Jobs: The Engine for Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2025/09/30/jobs-the-engine-for-growth-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean

Our goal is to help the region to become a global employment powerhouse. We aim to generate the conditions for the creation of more jobs, attract investment, and strengthen key sectors that fuel vibrant local economies and jobs.

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PAN

BY THE NUMBERS: PANAMA

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https://data360.worldbank.org/en/economy/PAN

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OVERVIEW:

PANAMA

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About

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Economy

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Development

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THE LATEST FROM PANAMA

The World Bank produces a variety of development content about Panama and the region.

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See all Research & Publications

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of Panama and the results that demonstrate our commitment to the country's development.

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RESEARCH

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More Research & Publications

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?query=panama

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POVERTY ASSESSMENT

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From Growth to Prosperity

What are the challenges and opportunities the country faces to foster a more equitable society?

https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/panama/publication/reporte-equidad-pobrez-panama-del-crecimiento-a-la-prosperidad-compartida

Read Full Report

https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/panama/publication/reporte-equidad-pobrez-panama-del-crecimiento-a-la-prosperidad-compartida

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The Future of Work in Central America and The Dominican Republic

https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/lac/publication/futuro-trabajo-america-central-republica-dominicana

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JOBS

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Country Partnership Framework (2024-2028)

https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/panama/publication/marco-alianza-pais-panama-banco-mundial-2024-2028

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

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Regional Jobs Update

https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099042925132525218/pdf/P506095-7d376911-0ddb-42f8-9fe7-adad8a1dd080.pdf

LABOR MARKET

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CONNECT WITH US

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Juan Pablo Uribe

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Division Director for Central America and the Dominican Republic

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Joelle Dehasse

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Operations Manager for Central America and Dominican Republic

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Susana Cordeiro Guerra

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Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Ramón H. Jurado Street, Pacific Center

Floor 32, Paitilla, Panama City

+507 831-2000

For comments and consultations about the activity of the World Bank Group in the country, contact jmirandaplua@worldbank.org

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