The World Bank In El Salvador

World Bank is committed to supporting El Salvador navigate a challenging international economic context, with focus on reducing extreme poverty, increasing employment generation, improving human development, and fostering climate resilience

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The job of tomorrow is digital

Technological progress and automation can create jobs. Learn more in the new report 'The Future of Work in Central America and the Dominican Republic'.
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Breaking the cycle of inherited poverty

In the region, the main determinant of people's success continues to be the economic condition of the household in which they were born.
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The future of Work in El Salvador

What are the challenges and opportunities for the country?

El Salvador At-A-Glance

The smallest country in Central America, El Salvador has experienced modest economic growth in recent decades, with annual GDP growth exceeding 3 percent only three times between 2000 and 2022. Still, the country achieved a significant decline in poverty and inequality.

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Income Support and Employability Project

This project provides temporary income support to vulnerable poor and improves coverage of labor intermediation and training services.

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Carlos Felipe Jaramillo

World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean

Michel Kerf

Director for Central America and Dominican Republic

Carine Clert

Country Manager for El Salvador and Costa Rica

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