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The assessment synthesizes poverty and equity trends, poverty dynamics, small-area estimates, climate shock exposure and vulnerability, and poverty measurement using the SWIFT methodology. It reflects collaboration between the World Bank’s Poverty and Equity Global Practice and Bhutan’s National Statistics Bureau, supported by background papers and guided by senior World Bank leadership.","Public Disc losure Authorized  \nSustaining Progress in Poverty and Inequality Reduction in Bhutan  \nBHUTAN POVERTY AND EQUITY ASSESSMENT  \nPub lic Disc losure Authorized  \nDecember 2024  \nPoverty and Equity Global Practice South Asia Region  \n© 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nStandard Disclaimer:  \nThis volume is a product of the staff of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of The World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.  \nNothing herein shall constitute or be considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved.  \nRights and Permissions:  \nThe material in this publication is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. 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