As of 2018, data indicates that about 16.5 million Angolans, or 52.9 percent of the population, lived on less than 3.65 dollars per person per day (2017 PPP), the international poverty line for lower-middle...
Type: BriefReport#: 196045Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Over the past decade, Bulgaria has seen a significant decline in poverty and robust income growth among the bottom 40 percent of the population, driven by strong economic growth. Between 2015 and 2020,...
Type: BriefReport#: 196058Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
In early 2021, the government of China announced the elimination of poverty in rural areas, as measured using the official poverty standard, equivalent to $2.30/day (2017 PPP). However, using a higher...
Type: BriefReport#: 196068Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Despite an expected increase in growth from 3.8 percent in 2023 to 4.5 percent in 2024, Madagascar's poverty rate remains persistently high at 80.2 percent, based on the $2.15 per person per day (2017...
Type: BriefReport#: 196095Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
The official multidimensional poverty rate in Mexico, which measures monetary poverty as well as deprivations in education, health, social security, housing quality, basic utilities, and food security,...
Type: BriefReport#: 196097Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Poverty remains a significant challenge in Mali. The incidence of poverty, benchmarked against the national poverty line, increased by 3.4 percentage points from 42.1 percent in 2018 to 45.5 percent in...
Type: BriefReport#: 196100Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Poverty had been declining before COVID-19; however, the pace of poverty reduction had already started slowing. In 2019, the national poverty rate was 33.6 percent, equivalent to 15.8 million people below...
Type: BriefReport#: 196128Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
The report is based on the WBG’s technical assistance which aimed to 1) provide a baseline of current PHC performance, understand the strengths and weaknesses of the PHC system, and where to target initiatives...
Coral reef management has evolved from a focus on assessing the state of ecosystems to greater consideration of their resilience. Resilience-based management is more responsive to the threats facing coral...
Type: Country Climate and Development ReportReport#: 192024Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
High debt and limited fiscal space demand fiscal consolidation. However, cutting spending should not compromise long-term growth. Public investment should be protected, avoiding wasteful projects. Cuts...
Type: ReportReport#: 194075Date: October 1, 2024Author:
Chadi Bou Habib ;
John Nana Darko Francois ;
Robert Johann Utz
Sound macroeconomic management has enabled Jamaica to respond to a series of economic shocks without significantly impairing fiscal sustainability and poverty reduction. Real GDP growth is expected to...
Type: BriefReport#: 194023Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
GDP growth is expected to reach 3.1 percent in 2024, after a mild recession in 2023, which together with lower inflation is expected to drive down poverty rates to 33.1 percent in 2024. Risks include heightened...
Type: BriefReport#: 194028Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Viet Nam’s real GDP is expected to grow by 6.1 percent in 2024, driven by a rebound in manufacturing and services exports. Domestic demand is growing more gradually, reflecting an ongoing recovery in consumer...
Type: BriefReport#: 193984Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
GDP growth is projected to increase to 3.7 percent in 2024 (1.1 percent per capita), from 3.0 percent in 2023, supported by services and agriculture. Inflation is projected to increase to 3.4 percent....
Type: BriefReport#: 194090Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Tunisia’s economic outlook remains challenging and uncertain. Economic growth and job creation stagnated in 2024 amid a persistent drought and low demand. With tighter external financing, the government...
Type: BriefReport#: 194054Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
DRC inaugurated a new government following reelection of President Tshisekedi for another term, reassuring investors and development partners on reforms continuity. However, a GDP slowdown is expected...
Type: BriefReport#: 194097Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
A significant drop in oil production derailed economic growth, despite better harvests. Food insecurity and extreme poverty remain high because of high inflation, climate and external shocks, declining...
Type: BriefReport#: 194132Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Tanzania’s growth has remained resilient accompanied by low Inflation. Fiscal and current account deficits are narrowing on the back of improved tax collection and strong trade performance. Pressures in...
Type: BriefReport#: 194134Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Mexico’s real GDP growth is expected to moderate to 1.7 percent in 2024 and 1.5 in 2025 before converging to its potential by 2026. Poverty is projected to decline slowly through 2026. The country needs...
Type: BriefReport#: 194024Date: October 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
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