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The World Bank COVID-19 response in LAC

The World Bank is swiftly supporting the efforts of Latin America and the Caribbean to address COVID-19-related impacts, through new operations and by redirecting funds from existing projects.

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LCR Inclusive Internship Program

Are you a graduate student in the Latin American/Caribbean region, aiming for a career in international development?

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Unleashing Central America's Potential

A new study entitled has identified the broad strategic directions that would help to increase sophistication of exports,

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New director for Central America

Michel Kerf is the World Bank’s new Director for Central America and the Dominican Republic

Panama At-A-Glance

Over the past decade, Panama has been one of the fastest growing economies worldwide. Average annual growth was 7.2 percent between 2001 and 2013, more than double the regional average. The Panamanian economy grew by 6.1 percent in 2014, coming down slightly to 5.8 and 5.4 percent in 2015 and 2016, respectively. By 2017 the forecast remains at 5.4 percent, rising to 5.5 percent in 2018. In the ...

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Second Shared Prosperity Development Policy Loan

The project is to strengthening international tax transparency, financial integrity and fiscal management. Furthermore, the loan seeks to improve social programs.

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