Panama

The World Bank In Panama

Over the past decade, Panama has been one of the fastest growing economies worldwide. Average annual growth was 7.2 percent between 2001 and 2013, more than double the regional average.

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#OUTLOOK2018

OUTLOOK 2018 FOR LATIN AMERICA: WILL NEXT YEAR BE BETTER?

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Public Social Spending

This report analyzes trends and composition of public spending in the social sectors between 2007 and 2014 in Central America.

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More or Better Highways?

Latin America invests only 3 percent of its GDP annually in the construction of major infrastructure works.

Panama At-A-Glance

Over the past decade, Panama has been one of the fastest growing economies worldwide. Average annual growth was 7.2 percent between 2001 and 2013, more than double the regional average. The Panamanian economy grew by 6.1 percent in 2014, coming down slightly to 5.8 and 5.4 percent in 2015 and 2016, respectively. By 2017 the forecast remains at 5.4 percent, rising to 5.5 percent in 2018. In the ...

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Second Shared Prosperity Development Policy Loan

The project is to strengthening international tax transparency, financial integrity and fiscal management. Furthermore, the loan seeks to improve social programs.

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