Panama Poverty Assessment: Priorities and Strategies for Poverty Reduction

Focusing on the severe poverty in rural and indigenous areas of Panama, this report highlights the significant disparities in education that contribute to malnutrition and inequality. Developed through collaboration between the government and the World Bank, it aims to assess the extent and causes of poverty, analyze the effects of government policies on the disadvantaged, and propose actionable steps for effective poverty reduction. The report emphasizes building local capacity and ownership of the analysis for sustainable change.