Macroeconomic management under the Ortega Administration has remained broadly favorable. Yet, a succession of external shocks including the Hurricane Felix, high food prices, and the financial crisis had an impact on Nicaragua's macro aggregates. After experiencing GDP growth rates of 3.2% in 2007 and 3% in 2008, the country's GDP contracted 1.5% in 2009. +More 

Nicaragua prepares new Country Strategy 2013-2017. Carlos Felipe Jaramillo's visit, World Bank Central America Country Director, initiated discussions between the different sectors, to promote initiatives of greatest impact and benefit to the country.
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Nicaragua: Infrastructure Project to Benefit 75,000 People in Rural Areas. The World Bank approved a US$35 million project today that will help improve rural road infrastructure in Nicaragua, benefiting close to 75,000 people, of which slightly more than half are women.
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Doing Business 2012: Nicaragua improves its position. The country implemented processes more efficients through the payment of taxes by electronic means.
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Nicaragua Civil Society Fund 2011: Planting Seeds for a Youth Without Risk. WB has allocated funds this year to support at-risk youth and improve the chances of their reintegration into family, school and community through development initiatives. + More  + CSF 

IDA's work in Nicaragua: innovative approaches to reach the poor in remote rural areas. IDA projects are focused on the identification and expansion of innovative programs in Nicaragua, promising quick results, but also sustainable improvements for the rural poor. + More 

Initiative Strenghtens Poverty Reduction
The Country Assistance Strategy for 2008-2012 includes a US$ 240 million fund to support the creation of wealth and poverty reduction with a widely shared economic growth.
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