Brazil

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The World Bank In Brazil

Brazil is projected to fall into its deepest recession on record. However, macroeconomic framework is expected to remain broadly adequate, albeit with substantial downside risks, calling for strong fiscal consolidation and adoption of structural reforms.

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SUSTAINABLE AMAZONAS

The Program will support reforms aimed at promoting fiscal sustainability and integrating forest conservation and development.

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Expanding Bolsa Familia Program

The project will support cash transfers to an additional 3 million individuals in poor households. Photo: Marcelo Camargo/ABr.

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COVID19 in Brazil

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Brazil At-A-Glance

Brazil's economic and social progress between 2003 and 2014 lifted 29 million people out of poverty and inequality dropped significantly (the Gini coefficient fell by 6.6 percentage points in the same period, from 58.1 down to 51.5). The income level of the poorest 40% of the population rose, on average, 7.1% (in real terms) between 2003 and 2014, compared to a 4.4% income growth for the population as...

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Amazon Region Protected Areas Program Phase II

The program aims to expand and consolidate the system of protected areas in the Amazon region, and to strengthen the mechanisms for its financial sustainability.

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