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dc.titleSuriname Poverty and Equity Assessment
dc.contributor.authorBeuermann, Diether
dc.contributor.authorDe Hoop, Jacobus
dc.contributor.authorCruz-Aguayo, Yyannu
dc.contributor.authorEcheverri Duran, Carolina
dc.contributor.authorSierra, Ricardo
dc.contributor.authorTeixeira, Gisele
dc.contributor.authorClavijo, Laura
dc.contributor.authorUribe Castro, Mateo
dc.contributor.authorWoodly-Sobhie, Rosita
dc.contributor.authorÁvila Parra, Clemente
dc.contributor.orgunitCountry Department Caribbean Group
dc.coverageSuriname
dc.date.available2024-07-17T00:07:00
dc.date.issue2024-07-17T00:07:00
dc.description.abstractThis Poverty and Equity Assessment aims to inform efforts to reduce poverty and inequality at what could be an important turning point for Suriname. The assessment was written as Suriname was gradually emerging from a severe macro-fiscal crisis. After the implementation of stringent reforms, the economy is now showing signs of recovery and Suriname is turning attention to longer-term priorities. The analysis provides insight into the characteristics of poverty and inequality in Suriname and opportunities to address them. The picture that emerges is one of human capital deficiencies at the heart of poverty and inequality and historical inequities still driving patterns of poverty and inequality. However, the current situation also represents a significant opportunity to reduce poverty and inequality through improvements in education outcomes, better connection of labor supply and demand, increased access to economic opportunities for women, and improvements in social assistance. It is our hope that this assessment will contribute to Suriname seizing these opportunities.
dc.format.extent232
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0013063
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Suriname-Poverty-and-Equity-Assessment.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectChildren
dc.subjectEconomy
dc.subjectPoverty
dc.subjectPoverty Gap
dc.subjectUnemployment Rate
dc.subjectEquality
dc.subjectGross Domestic Product
dc.subjectEducation
dc.subjectWomen
dc.subjectSocial Safety Net
dc.subjectPoverty Rate
dc.subjectLabor Force
dc.subject.jelcodeH52 - Government Expenditures and Education
dc.subject.jelcodeH75 - State and Local Government: Health • Education • Welfare • Public Pensions
dc.subject.jelcodeI21 - Analysis of Education
dc.subject.jelcodeI26 - Returns to Education
dc.subject.jelcodeI28 - Government Policy
dc.subject.jelcodeI38 - Government Policy • Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs
dc.subject.keywordsSuriname;Poverty;Employment;Education;Safety Nets
dc.typeTechnical Notes
dc.typeCo-Publications
idb.identifier.pubnumberIDB-TN-02971
idb.operationRG-T3339
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