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Poverty in Guatemala

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dc.contributor.authorWorld Bank
dc.date.accessioned2013-08-07T18:40:25Z
dc.date.available2013-08-07T18:40:25Z
dc.date.issued2003-02-20
dc.description.abstractThis poverty assessment report has three main objectives: 1) to conduct 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; 2) to examine the impact of government policies and spending on the poor in key sectors; and 3) to use 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. Chapter 2 examines the poverty "problem" using an array of monetary and social indicators, as well as perceptions of poverty identified by Guatemalan communities and households themselves. In general, poverty is determined by key household endowments and characteristics. These are analyzed in Chapter 3. Yet historical forces and contextual factors also play a crucial role in shaping patterns of poverty. These factors are discussed in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 examines the relationship between poverty and economic growth in Guatemala from a "macro" perspective. Chapter 6 builds on this macro-economic context to further examine the livelihoods and earnings opportunities of the poor at the household level ("micro" perspective), with a focus on rural livelihoods. The poor also rely on a portfolio of assets in order to forge opportunity, including education (Chapter 7), health (Chapter 8), basic utility services (Chapter 9), land and financial assets (Chapter 6), and access to transport (Chapter 10). Generally, the poor suffer from an unequal distribution of these assets. Chapter 11 provides an operational assessment of vulnerability, while Chapter 12 reviews existing social protection and social risk management mechanisms to assess their adequacy and offer insights into ways in which to strengthen them. As discussed in Chapter 4, one of the key remaining challenges for the Peace Agenda is the modernization of the state and a strengthening of community and social participation. Chapter 13 also considers the role of other important actors in development, namely the private sector, NGOs, and religious organizations. Finally, Chapter 14 builds on the empirical findings in the rest of the report to build an agenda for poverty reduction in Guatemala. Broadly speaking, a concerted strategy should be adopted to reduce poverty by building opportunities and assets, reducing vulnerability, improving institutions and empowering communities.en
dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2003/02/2171980/guatemala-poverty-guatemala
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/14862
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/14862
dc.languageEnglish,Spanish
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherWashington, DC
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holderWorld Bank
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.subjectPOVERTY INCIDENCE
dc.subjectLIVING CONDITIONS
dc.subjectENDOWMENTS
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD DATA
dc.subjectPOST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION
dc.subjectPEACE AGREEMENTS
dc.subjectLABOR MARKET CHARACTERISTICS
dc.subjectRURAL POVERTY
dc.subjectQUALITY OF EDUCATION
dc.subjectMACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS
dc.subjectEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
dc.subjectVULNERABILITY
dc.subjectNONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
dc.subjectSOCIAL CAPITAL
dc.subjectHUMAN CAPITAL
dc.subjectINSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY
dc.subjectSCHOOL ENROLLMENT
dc.subjectACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
dc.subjectMALNUTRITION
dc.subjectSERVICE DELIVERY
dc.subjectSUBSIDIES
dc.subjectEQUITY
dc.subjectPUBLIC TRANSPORT
dc.subjectEMPOWERMENT
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectCOMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
dc.subjectPOVERTY MONITORING ACCESS TO SERVICES
dc.subjectADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
dc.subjectAGED
dc.subjectANALYTICAL WORK
dc.subjectAVERAGE CONSUMPTION
dc.subjectBENEFIT ANALYSIS
dc.subjectCAPACITY BUILDING
dc.subjectCAPITA GROWTH
dc.subjectCHRONICALLY POOR
dc.subjectCOMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
dc.subjectCONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
dc.subjectCONFLICT
dc.subjectDEVELOPMENT GOALS
dc.subjectECONOMIC GROWTH
dc.subjectECONOMIC MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectECONOMIC SHOCKS
dc.subjectECONOMISTS
dc.subjectEDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
dc.subjectEMPLOYMENT
dc.subjectETHNIC GROUPS
dc.subjectEXTREME POVERTY
dc.subjectFIELD WORK
dc.subjectHEALTH CARE
dc.subjectHEALTH INDICATORS
dc.subjectHEALTH INSURANCE
dc.subjectHEALTH OUTCOMES
dc.subjectHEALTH SERVICE
dc.subjectHEALTH SURVEY
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD SIZE
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD SURVEYS
dc.subjectHOUSING
dc.subjectHUMAN DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectILLITERACY
dc.subjectIMPROVED ACCESS
dc.subjectINCOME COUNTRIES
dc.subjectINEQUALITY
dc.subjectINFANT MORTALITY
dc.subjectINFORMAL SECTOR
dc.subjectINSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT
dc.subjectINSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectINTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS
dc.subjectISOLATION
dc.subjectLABOR MARKETS
dc.subjectLAND REDISTRIBUTION
dc.subjectLIVING CONDITIONS
dc.subjectLIVING STANDARDS
dc.subjectLIVING STANDARDS MEASUREMENT
dc.subjectLONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectLOW-INCOME COUNTRIES
dc.subjectMALNUTRITION
dc.subjectMEASURING INCOME
dc.subjectMEASURING POVERTY
dc.subjectMIGRATION
dc.subjectMORTALITY
dc.subjectPOLICY ANALYSIS
dc.subjectPOLICY OPTIONS
dc.subjectPOOR
dc.subjectPOOR COUNTRIES
dc.subjectPOVERTY ANALYSIS
dc.subjectPOVERTY ASSESSMENT
dc.subjectPOVERTY GROUP
dc.subjectPOVERTY INDICATORS
dc.subjectPOVERTY LINE
dc.subjectPOVERTY MAP
dc.subjectPOVERTY POLICIES
dc.subjectPOVERTY PROFILE
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY
dc.subjectPOVERTY STRATEGY
dc.subjectPREGNANT WOMEN
dc.subjectPRIMARY SCHOOL
dc.subjectPRIORITY ACTIONS
dc.subjectPRIVATE TRANSFERS
dc.subjectPUBLIC EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectPUBLIC HEALTH
dc.subjectPUBLIC SAFETY NETS
dc.subjectPUBLIC SECTOR
dc.subjectPUBLIC SPENDING
dc.subjectQUALITATIVE DATA
dc.subjectQUALITATIVE POVERTY
dc.subjectQUANTITATIVE DATA
dc.subjectREDUCING POVERTY
dc.subjectRISK MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectRURAL AREAS
dc.subjectRURAL POVERTY
dc.subjectRURAL RESIDENTS
dc.subjectSAFETY
dc.subjectSAFETY NETS
dc.subjectSOCIAL ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectSOCIAL CAPITAL
dc.subjectSOCIAL INDICATORS
dc.subjectSOCIAL INSURANCE
dc.subjectSOCIAL NETWORKS
dc.subjectSOCIAL PROTECTION
dc.subjectSOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS
dc.subjectTARGETING
dc.subjectTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectTECHNICAL SUPPORT
dc.subjectTRANSIENT POOR
dc.subjectVIOLENCE
dc.subjectVULNERABLE GROUPS
dc.subjectWAR
dc.subjectWELFARE MEASURE
dc.subjectWORKERS
dc.titlePoverty in Guatemalaen
dc.title.alternativeGuatemala - La Pobreza en Guatemalaen
dspace.entity.typePublication
okr.date.doiregistration2025-05-07T10:57:34.114853Z
okr.doctypeEconomic & Sector Work::Poverty Assessment
okr.doctypeEconomic & Sector Work
okr.docurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2003/02/2171980/guatemala-poverty-guatemala
okr.globalpracticeSocial Protection and Labor
okr.globalpracticePoverty
okr.guid599451468771057880
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum000094946_03032104003172
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum2171980
okr.identifier.report24221
okr.language.supporteden
okr.pdfurlhttp://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2003/04/05/000094946_03032104003172/Rendered/PDF/multi0page.pdfen
okr.region.administrativeLatin America & Caribbean
okr.region.countryGuatemala
okr.sectorAgriculture, fishing and forestry
okr.sectorHealth and other social services :: Health
okr.sectorTransportation
okr.sectorEducation
okr.sectorPublic Administration, Law, and Justice
okr.topicSocial Protections and Labor::Safety Nets and Transfers
okr.topicHealth Monitoring and Evaluation
okr.topicHealth Economics and Finance
okr.topicServices and Transfers to Poor
okr.topicPoverty Reduction::Poverty Assessment
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