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Guatemala has experienced continued economic stability, but this has not translated into growth acceleration to close the income gap with rich countries. In fact, poverty and inequality in the country are persistently high, with Indigenous Peoples continuing to be particularly disadvantaged.

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New ��ϲ�� Resident Representative in Guatemala

Pierre's experience in infrastructure and sustainable development will be key to advancing transformative initiatives to strengthen Guatemala.
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Cheaper flights would help national companies to access a regional market of 50 million consumers.
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The approximately two million family farmers that live across northern Central America are among the most vulnerable populations in the region.

Guatemala At-A-Glance

With a population of 17 million and a GDP of US$77.6 billion (2020), Guatemala is and an upper middle-income country, measured by its GDP per capita (US$4,603 in 2020). Over the last three decades, Guatemala had the least volatile growth among its structural and aspirational peers. However, the country��s economic stability has not translated to a significant reduction in .

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"Crecer Sano" aims to strengthen health services and programs and improve health and nutrition practices in pregnant women and children under two years of age, to prevent chronic malnutrition.

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Carlos Felipe Jaramillo

��ϲ�� Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean

Michel Kerf

Director for Central America and Dominican Republic

Pierre Graftieaux

��ϲ�� Resident Representative for Guatemala

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CENTRAL AMERICA +507 831-2000

13 Calle 3-40, Zona 10, Edificio Atlantis, Piso 14, Guatemala

jmirandaplua@worldbank.org

USA +1 202 473-1000

1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433

yszaboyamashita@worldbank.org

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