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Bookmark or Share- Indigenous Latin America - World Bank GroupIndigenous Latin America in the 21st Century: Achievements and Gaps. Despite important advances over the first decade of this millenium, Indigenous Peoples in the Latin America region are disproportionately affected by poverty, and continue to face widespread economic and social exclusion. A World Bank report shines new light on their situation.
- Indigenous Peoples Still Among Poorest in World, but Progress Reported ...Indigenous Peoples worldwide continue to be among the poorest of the poor and continue to suffer from higher poverty, lower education, and a greater incidence of disease and discrimination than other groups, according to a new World Bank study: Indigenous Peoples, Poverty, and Development.
- Access to Education, Health Services, Economic Opportunities Key to ...The Indigenous Peoples Survey conducted in 2023 reveals that approximately 59% of Indigenous Peoples perceive themselves as “poor,” compared to 52% of people who do not identify as indigenous. Almost half of them think that education, health, access to clean water, and social assistance are the most pressing concerns that the government ...
- Indigenous Peoples Overview - World Bank GroupJointly developed by Indigenous Peoples, the government and World Bank, this project aims to strengthen governance and coordination for Indigenous Peoples to partner as drivers in their own development, while supporting improvements in access, quality, and cultural pertinence of basic service delivery, in accordance with the Indigenous Peoples ...
- Improving Health and Nutrition for Indigenous Communities in GuatemalaIndigenous communities, which make up nearly half of the population, face even greater challenges due to poverty, geographic isolation, and limited access to healthcare. Many children and mothers in these areas cannot access essential health services, contributing to high rates of maternal mortality and preventable diseases.
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