Poverty in Guatemala
Poverty in Guatemala is part of the World Bank Country Study series. These reports are published with the approval of the subject government to communicate the results of the Bank’s work on the economic and related conditions of member countries to governments and to the development community.This r...
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Washington, DC
World Bank
2004
World Bank Publications The World Bank Washington, DC |
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| DOI | 10.1596/0-8213-5552-X |
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| Abstract | Poverty in Guatemala is part of the World Bank Country Study series. These reports are published with the approval of the subject government to communicate the results of the Bank’s work on the economic and related conditions of member countries to governments and to the development community.This report is part of a collaborative multi-year program of analytical work and technical assistance (the Guatemala Poverty Assessment Program, or “GUAPA” program). This poverty assessment report conducts an in-depth, multi-dimensional analysis of poverty building on the framework of the World Bank’s World Development Report (WDR) for 2000/2001 using both quantitative and qualitative data. This study also examines the impact of government policies and spending on the poor. Finally, it uses the empirical findings to identify options and priorities for poverty reduction in the future. Policy options are outlined not only in general, but for the specific themes and sectors covered. This report is also expected to contribute to the definition of the country assistance strategy (CAS) and lending operations of the World Bank and other donors, so as to make these interventions more effective in the future. This type of study is conducted by the World Bank in its client countries on a regular basis with the objective of assessing the poverty situation of the country in question. |
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| AbstractList | Poverty in Guatemala is high and deep. In 2000, over half of all Guatemalans lived in poverty. About 16 percent lived in extreme poverty. Available evidence suggests that poverty in Guatemala is higher than in other Central American countries. Although poverty has fallen over the past decade, its trend recently declined due to a series of economic shocks during 2001 and 2002. The drop of poverty incidence since 1990 is slightly slower than what would have been predicted given Guatemala's growth rates, suggesting that growth has not been particularly pro-poor. This pattern arises largely because growth in the rural sectors-where the poor are largely concentrated-has been slower than in other areas. Poverty and vulnerability are mainly chronic whereas only a fifth were transient poor. Likewise, while 64 percent of the population could be considered vulnerable to poverty, the majority of these are vulnerable due to low overall expected consumption rather than high volatility of consumption. The chronic nature of poverty and vulnerability highlights the importance of building the assets of the poor, rather than focusing primarily on the expansion of public safety nets or social insurance. Nonetheless, some public transfers (social assistance) could indeed be desirable to alleviate the poverty and suffering of the extreme poor, particularly when linked to participation in health and education activities. The Peace Accords represented a turning point for Guatemala's development path, paving the way for a transformation to a more prosperous and inclusive nation. Key areas related to economic development and poverty reduction include: a focus on human development, productive and sustainable development, modernization of the democratic state, and strengthening and promoting participation. The rights of the indigenous and women were also highlighted as cross-cutting themes throughout the accords, in an attempt to reverse the historical exclusion of these groups. Poverty in Guatemala is part of the World Bank Country Study series. These reports are published with the approval of the subject government to communicate the results of the Bank’s work on the economic and related conditions of member countries to governments and to the development community.This report is part of a collaborative multi-year program of analytical work and technical assistance (the Guatemala Poverty Assessment Program, or “GUAPA” program). This poverty assessment report conducts an in-depth, multi-dimensional analysis of poverty building on the framework of the World Bank’s World Development Report (WDR) for 2000/2001 using both quantitative and qualitative data. This study also examines the impact of government policies and spending on the poor. Finally, it uses the empirical findings to identify options and priorities for poverty reduction in the future. Policy options are outlined not only in general, but for the specific themes and sectors covered. This report is also expected to contribute to the definition of the country assistance strategy (CAS) and lending operations of the World Bank and other donors, so as to make these interventions more effective in the future. This type of study is conducted by the World Bank in its client countries on a regular basis with the objective of assessing the poverty situation of the country in question. |
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| Snippet | Poverty in Guatemala is part of the World Bank Country Study series. These reports are published with the approval of the subject government to communicate the... Poverty in Guatemala is high and deep. In 2000, over half of all Guatemalans lived in poverty. About 16 percent lived in extreme poverty. Available evidence... |
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| TableOfContents | Intro -- CONTENTS -- ABSTRACT -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- 1. Introduction -- PART 1-THE MAGNITUDE AND CAUSES OF POVERTY -- 2. Poverty and Social Indicators of "The Problem" -- 3. The Determinants of Poverty and Inequality: Endowments and Household Characteristics -- 4. Historical and Contextual Factors -- PART 2-KEY CHALLENGE: BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSETS -- 5. Growth and Poverty -- 6. Livelihoods, Labor Markets, and Rural Poverty -- 7. Education and Poverty -- 8. Health, Malnutrition, and Poverty -- 9. Basic Utility Services and Poverty -- PART 3-KEY CHALLENGE: REDUCING VULNERABILITY -- 11. Vulnerability and Vulnerable Groups -- 12. Social Protection, Private Transfers, and Poverty -- PART 4-KEY CHALLENGE: EMPOWERMENT -- 13. Building Institutions and Empowering Communities -- PART 5-CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- 14. Priority Actions to Reduce Poverty -- Annexes -- References -- LIST OF TABLES -- LIST OF BOXES -- LIST OF FIGURES -- TECHNICAL BACKGROUND PAPERS |
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