The World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean

The region has made slow but steady progress in overcoming the imbalances created by the pandemic, including rising inflation pressures, global economic uncertainty, and higher debt; even poverty and employment have returned to pre-pandemic levels.

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Public transport and jobs

Access to efficient public transport is transforming mobility across the region. It also influences job stability.
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Women in the Workforce

The World Bank has promoted female employment through initiatives that enhance women’s economic inclusion
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Small businesses means employment

In Jamaica, small companies were able to expand, contributing to their own growth and creating employment opportunities

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Latin America and Caribbean At-A-Glance

Latin America and the Caribbean has proved relatively resilient in the face of rising debt stress, inflation, and uncertainty arising from the Russian war in Ukraine. Income and employment have largely recovered from the pandemic, and markets remain cautiously optimistic about the near future

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Tackling the Learning Crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean

Between 2013-2023, the World Bank implemented 48 education projects across 19 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean creating opportunities for nearly 13 million people

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