Gabon Increasing Economic Diversification and Equalizing Opportunity to Accelerate Poverty Reduction

This Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) analyzes the economic and social context of Gabon and what it can do today to end extreme poverty and enhance shared prosperity. It also identifies priority routes to faster progress. Two critical pathways to sustained inclusive growth and shared prosperity h...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: World Bank Group
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C The World Bank 2020
Series:World Bank E-Library Archive
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) analyzes the economic and social context of Gabon and what it can do today to end extreme poverty and enhance shared prosperity. It also identifies priority routes to faster progress. Two critical pathways to sustained inclusive growth and shared prosperity have been identified in this SCD: --Economic diversification is crucial to revamp growth, increase productivity, and build resilience to volatility in commodity markets. --Equalizing opportunities and enhancing human capabilities can broaden access for all Gabonese to public services and better job opportunities and build productivity, competitiveness, and inclusive growth