This poverty assessment focuses on the evolution of poverty and other social indicators in Ethiopia between 2010-11 and 2015-2016 (henceforth referred to as 2011 and 2016). Using data from a variety of...
The poverty headcount in Ethiopia is falling. The share of the population below the national poverty line decreased from 30 percent in 2011 to 24 percent in 2016. This decrease was achieved in spite of...
This poverty assessment focuses on the evolution of poverty and other social indicators in Ethiopia between 2010-11 and 2015-2016 (henceforth referred to as 2011 and 2016). Using data from a variety of...
This report adds value because its inclusive approach of engaging with a broad-based group of stakeholders at the time of both analysis and engagement has served a means of building support for needed...
This newsletter includes the following headings: the World Bank upgraded the Philippines growth projection for 2016 from 6.4 percent to 6.8 percent, and for 2017 from 6.2 percent to 6.9 percent, given...
This newsletter includes the following headings: the World Bank Philippines’ growth outlook is positive with upside risks; in September, manufacturing activities continued to expand with several sectors...
This report was prepared as part of the World Bank engagement in the Philippines to support Islamic Finance and Financial Inclusion. It provides an overview on the context for the development of Islamic...
In response to a request from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and as part of a broader engagement on enhancing financial consumer protection and financial education in the Philippines, the World Bank...
In response to a request from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and as part of a broader engagement on enhancing financial consumer protection and financial education in the Philippines, the World Bank...
Accelerating inclusive growth - the type that creates more and better jobs and reduces poverty - is a key challenge for the Philippines. Instead of rising agricultural productivity paving the way for the...
This report summarizes the results of the Global Survey on Consumer Protection and Financial Literacy conducted by the World Bank in 2013. The survey assessed the global status of financial consumer protection...
This report summarizes the results of the Global Survey on Consumer Protection and Financial Literacy conducted by the World Bank in 2013. The survey assessed the global status of financial consumer protection...
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, there has been an increased interest in the role of small and medium enterprises in job creation and economic growth. However the lack of consistent...
Consumer protection and financial literacy can contribute to improved efficiency, transparency, competition, and access in retail financial markets by reducing information asymmetries and power imbalances...
Recent empirical evidence highlights that access to basic financial services can make a substantial positive difference in improving poor people's lives. Accordingly, financial sector reforms that promote...
This paper introduces a new set of financial access indicators for 139 countries across the globe and describes the results of a preliminary analysis of this data set. The new data set builds on previous...
Financial Access 2010 is the second in a series of annual reports by CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) and the World Bank Group to monitor statistics for financial access around the world and...
Financial Access 2010 is the second in a series of annual reports by CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) and the World Bank Group to monitor statistics for financial access around the world and...