Cover and Layout Design: Umaima Mughal Cover Illustration: © Freepik | (Freepik standard image license) Zaineb Majoka | Christina Wieser | Maria Qazi | David Guzman Fonseca Thomas Pave Sohnesen | Ibrahim Khan | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | | | | Acknowledgments. | 7 | | Abbreviations | | | ExecutiveSummary | | | 1. Context | | | 2. NSER Completeness | | | 2.1 How Complete is NSER?. | | | 2.2 Are the Poor Inclu ...

FIGURE 3: Digital Sustainability Journey to Achieve Vision 2030's Aspirations and Beyond Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Some rights reserved. RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS The Digital Sustainability Framework defines the digital sustainability pillars and dimensions, and the measuring indicators to track the progress of each dimension. On the other side, the ICT enablement process is used to identify the right investment opportunities through IT rationalization and consolidation to achie ...

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xix What is Business Ready? Comparison of the key features of Doing Business and B-READY (Continued) xxii • Business Ready 2024 2. Policy guidance: B-READY guides specific policy change through comprehensive and relevant data and information, showing how and by how much each economy lags in international good practice. B-READY's analytical framework: Ten topics, three pillars, three cross-cutting themes BUSINESS ENTRY BUSINESS LOCATION UTILITY SERVICES LABOR FINANCIAL SERVICESINTERNATIONAL TRADE DISPUTE RES ...

The PNG Country Opinion Survey is part of the County Opinion Survey Program series of the World Bank Group. This report was prepared by the Business Intelligence (BI) team, led by José De Buerba (Senior External Affairs Officer) and Svetlana Markova (Senior External Affairs Officer). Yulia Danilina, Jessica Cameron, Nan Lin, and Sofya Gubaydullina oversaw the design, reporting, and analysis of the survey results. Noreen Wambui and Irina Popova provided data support. Overall Context The Future Role of the Wo ...

Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry, but it highlights the economic challenges and opportunities in El Salvador, particularly in relation to poverty reduction and labor market dynamics [7][28][32] Core Views - El Salvador has shown significant poverty reduction over the past two decades, with a notable drop of 17 percentage points between 2009 and 2019, although extreme poverty has increased since 2019 [32] - Economic growth has been the primary driver of poverty reduction, but income redistribution has played a minimal role, indicating a need for policies that address both growth and inequality [32] - The labor market in El Salvador is characterized by low productivity and high informality, with 64% of workers engaged in informal jobs in 2023 [95][113] Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: Dimensions of Poverty and Equity in El Salvador - Poverty in El Salvador has decreased since 2000, but persistent issues such as high child poverty and geographic disparities remain [42] - Multidimensional poverty affects 25% of households, with significant deprivations in housing, education, employment, and health [85] - Labor income disparities are pronounced, with extremely poor households earning significantly less than non-poor households [87] Chapter 2: Without Work There Is No Prosperity - Labor productivity growth in El Salvador has been driven by within-sector improvements, but the reallocation of labor across sectors has declined [113] - The majority of businesses in El Salvador are microenterprises, which employ 75% of salaried workers but have low labor productivity [96] - Job instability and underemployment are prevalent, particularly among the poor, with 25% of salaried workers holding temporary positions [110] Chapter 3: Beyond Work, What Do Salvadorans Live On? - Non-labor income, particularly from private transfers like remittances, plays a crucial role in household budgets, especially for the poor [109] - Remittances account for 24% of GDP in 2023, making El Salvador one of the top ten countries globally in terms of remittance inflows [49] - Public transfers are limited, with only 0.2% of household income coming from non-pension cash transfers, compared to 2.1% in Central America [110] Chapter 4: Poverty and Climate Change - El Salvador is highly vulnerable to climate shocks, with climate-related disasters costing the country 0.75% of GDP annually [70] - Climate change exacerbates food insecurity, with 61% of the extremely poor reporting concerns about running out of food in 2023 [159] - The Dry Corridor, which covers 73% of El Salvador's districts, is particularly susceptible to droughts and floods, further increasing poverty risks [176] Chapter 5: How to Improve Well-Being for All? - Income generation through better job opportunities is essential for sustainable poverty reduction, particularly for women and vulnerable groups [178] - Social protection programs need to be expanded and better targeted, with a focus on improving the coverage and effectiveness of cash transfers [146] - Investments in education, health, and infrastructure are critical for long-term poverty reduction and resilience against climate shocks [170]

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The poverty rate in South Sudan is alarmingly high, with 75.9% of the population living below the national poverty line of SSP358,724, and 67.3% living in extreme poverty, defined as less than SSP298,478 annually [38][138]. - The report highlights that poverty is particularly severe in rural areas, where approximately 80% of the population is poor, compared to about 60% in urban areas [38][144]. - The economic situation has deteriorated significantly since independence, with real GDP per capita declining to about one-third of its value in 2011, while average consumer prices have increased dramatically [44][116]. - Food insecurity has worsened, affecting nearly three-quarters of the population, with 53% experiencing moderate food insecurity and 20% facing severe food insecurity [62][255]. - The report identifies persistent conflict, inadequate state capacity, and extreme natural disasters as key drivers of poverty and food insecurity in South Sudan [87][88]. Summary by Sections Chapter 1: Poverty and Inequality: Profile and Trends - The national poverty rate was estimated at 78.4% in 2021, with extreme poverty at 71.5% [138]. - Consumption inequality is substantial, with a Gini coefficient of 0.45 nationally, indicating significant disparities in wealth distribution [140][152]. - Multidimensional poverty affects 92.6% of the population, with rural areas experiencing higher rates of deprivation [181][182]. - The report notes that poverty is widespread across all states, with some counties exhibiting poverty rates exceeding 80% [188][193]. Chapter 2: Food Security - Food insecurity has reached critical levels, with significant increases in both moderate and severe food insecurity since 2010 [255][262]. - The report indicates that rural residents are disproportionately affected, with 75% experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity compared to 52% in urban areas [269][270]. - Low household food production and limited access to markets are identified as major contributors to food insecurity [308][328]. - Persistent conflict and climate shocks exacerbate food insecurity, with floods and droughts significantly impacting agricultural productivity [360][371]. Chapter 3: Shocks and Resilience - The report highlights that 70% of households experienced at least one shock in the six months prior to the survey, with high food prices being the most common shock [353][358]. - Floods are a significant climate-related shock, affecting 27% of households, particularly in vulnerable regions [360][366]. - Households employ various coping strategies in response to shocks, with many resorting to emergency measures that deplete their resources [432][433]. Chapter 4: Policy Considerations - The report emphasizes the need for institutional reforms and human capital development to address the underlying causes of poverty and food insecurity [460][466]. - Recommendations include improving access to education and health services, enhancing food security through agricultural investments, and building resilience to climate shocks [470][476]. - The report calls for increased government investment in social protection programs to support the most vulnerable populations [447][448].