The World Bank in Panama

In 2020, the GDP in Panama fell to -17.9% in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic; for 2022 the growth forecast is 6.5%. The challenge is to reduce inequalities that especially affect women, Afro-descendants and indigenous peoples.

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How to promote inclusive spaces along Panama City's waterfront

The Panama at the Forefront Plan is a vision for the future to promote a resilient, inclusive waterfront in the city .
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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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