The World Bank In Ecuador

After a decade of prosperity, a less favorable external context demands that Ecuador ensure fiscal sustainability, strengthen the foundations of dollarization, promote new engines of growth and protect the social gains achieved.

Ecuador At-A-Glance

Between 2006 and 2014, GDP growth averaged 4.3 percent, driven by high oil prices and substantial external financing. This stimulus enabled increased social spending and important investments, especially in the energy and transportation sectors. During that period, poverty declined from 37.6 percent to 22.5 percent. The Gini coefficient fell from 0.54 to 0.47, given that income growth of the poorest p...

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Guayaquil Wastewater Management Project

The financing for the Guayaquil Municipal Water and Sanitation Company will help expand sanitation services to the northeastern part of the city and reduce water pollution in vulnerable sectors.

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