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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The report highlights the adaptation mechanisms of poor households in Côte d'Ivoire facing price shocks, emphasizing the negative coping strategies that lead to a downward spiral into poverty [8][39][42] - It identifies the gender-differentiated impacts of price shocks, noting that women bear a greater emotional and financial burden, while men face unemployment and identity crises [20][22][39] - The findings suggest that targeted policies are necessary to protect vulnerable households from the adverse effects of price shocks and to build resilience [8][39][25] Summary by Sections Executive Summary - The share of Ivorians living below the national poverty line decreased from 39.5% in 2018 to 37.5% in 2021, but the progress has been uneven, with rural areas experiencing minimal change [12][35] - The COVID-19 pandemic and other crises have exacerbated poverty, increasing the number of poor by approximately 500,000 [12][35] Negative Coping Mechanisms - Poor households adopt negative coping strategies such as reducing food consumption, selling assets, accumulating debt, and increasing reliance on traditional medicine [8][20][42] - These strategies can lead to a downward spiral into poverty, amplifying vulnerabilities and weakening resilience to future shocks [21][42] Gendered Impacts - Women face increased burdens of childcare and domestic work, while men experience unemployment and loss of income [20][22] - Children are disproportionately affected, facing risks of school dropout and child labor, with girls particularly vulnerable to early pregnancy [20][22] Resilience Factors - Participation in safety net programs, access to informal finance, and formal employment are identified as key factors that can help households build resilience [8][39][25] - The report emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to support poor households in diversifying their income and improving their economic activities [25][39] Policy Recommendations - The report suggests expanding coverage of cash transfer programs and developing adaptive social protection systems to respond to shocks [25][27] - It also recommends measures to address gender-specific vulnerabilities and improve access to quality health services and education for poor households [25][27]

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - Panama has experienced significant economic growth and poverty reduction over the last three decades, with GDP growth averaging 5.8% from 1990 to 2019 and a reduction in the headcount poverty rate from 50.2% to 12.1% during the same period [14][19] - Despite high growth rates, Panama's economic model is facing challenges due to slowing growth, particularly in the construction sector, and a decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) [25][32] - The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the economy, leading to a contraction of 17.9% in GDP and an increase in unemployment to 18.5% [32][33] - The report emphasizes the need for Panama to transition from a model based on capital and labor accumulation to one focused on improving total factor productivity (TFP) and labor productivity [51][52] Summary by Sections 1. Executive Summary - The SCD Update assesses Panama's development challenges and policy priorities since 2015, highlighting a slowdown in economic growth, deterioration in education and health indicators, and increased awareness of climate vulnerability [13] 1.1. Drivers of Growth and Poverty Reduction - Panama's economic growth has been driven by an outward-looking model centered on the Panama Canal, the Colon Free Trade Zone, and high levels of private and public investment [20][21] - The country has seen a significant increase in private investment, rising from 34.4% of GDP in 2008-2013 to 41.1% in 2014-2019 [20] 1.2. Panama's Slowing Convergence - Economic growth has slowed since the second half of the 2010s, with FDI inflows dropping from 10% of GDP in 2014 to 6% in 2019 [25] - The construction sector's contribution to GDP growth has diminished, indicating a need for greater efficiency in the use of productive factors [25] 2. Growth and Poverty Context - Panama's growth has been pro-poor, with income among households in the bottom 40% growing by 5.0% from 2013 to 2019, but significant inequality persists [46] - The Gini index remains high at 0.509 in 2021, indicating deep territorial, ethnic, and vertical disparities [29] 3. Development Challenges to Promote Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Convergence - The report identifies key challenges including low human capital, inadequate public institutions, and vulnerability to climate change [31][34] - Human capital indicators are low, with a Human Capital Index score of 0.50, indicating that children born today are expected to achieve only 50% of their potential lifetime productivity [52] 4. Policy Priorities and High-Level Outcomes - The report emphasizes the need for policy priorities to include building human capital, increasing innovation and entrepreneurial capacity, ensuring inclusion, and promoting environmental sustainability [36][50] - The SCD Update highlights the importance of addressing economic and social exclusion of vulnerable groups, including indigenous peoples and rural communities [36]

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The World Bank aims to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet, guiding its operations and development impact strategies [36] - The GRI Index 2024 covers activities from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and is aligned with the World Bank's annual reporting [16][33] - The report emphasizes the importance of sustainable development, with IBRD and IDA issuing "Sustainable Development Bonds" to reflect their commitment to social and environmental goals [45] General Disclosures - The World Bank consists of IBRD and IDA, which are major sources of knowledge and financing for developing countries, employing 13,492 full-time staff with a gender distribution of 54% female and 46% male [25][54] - The World Bank's operational supply chain includes diverse suppliers, with approximately $13.2 billion awarded to suppliers in fiscal 2024, primarily in infrastructure projects [51] - The governance structure includes a Board of Governors and a Board of Executive Directors, with 189 member countries participating in decision-making processes [59][65] Economic Topics - IBRD's lending operations provided $37.6 billion in net commitments during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, while IDA's operations provided $31.2 billion, including $23.1 billion in loans and $8.1 billion in grants [43][44] - The report highlights the financial implications and opportunities related to climate change, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices [8] Environmental Disclosures - The report includes disclosures on energy consumption, GHG emissions, and waste management, indicating the World Bank's commitment to environmental sustainability [9][10] Social Disclosures - The World Bank's workforce includes a significant number of temporary staff, accounting for 30.4% of the total workforce, and emphasizes the importance of diversity and equal opportunity [54][56] - The report outlines the Bank's approach to occupational health and safety, ensuring worker participation and training [11][12]

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ublic Disclosure Aut olic Disclosure Authorize OMAN STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES (SOES) Review of SOE Governance Practices WORLD BANK GROUP November 2024 (D m 1 1 ® e @ e h p ASS e 12 � 93 Cing l - Ex P tall 8 . 192 8 � C . 2 . . U er ite TABLE OF CONTENTS Abbreviations and Acronyms . iv Acknowledgements . vi l. Executive Summary 1 The SOE Landscape II. ୧ III. State Ownership Arrangements . IV. Performance Management Framework . 18 V. SOE Board Structures and Functioning . VI. Transparency and Disclosure . 23 VI ...