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It analyzes regulatory environment, innovation and R&D capacity, skills upgrading, fiscal policy for growth, financial access, infrastructure, labor mobility, social safety nets, pensions, and health and long-term care. The update also evaluates inclusive and sustainable regional development, social stability, and trust, alongside government strategies aligned with EGD goals. Annexes compare priorities with earlier SCD versions and compile institutional assessments, poverty profiles, gender dashboard indicators, and topic evolution.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \n© 2021 International Bank for Reconstruction and  \nDevelopment / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000  \n[Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. 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