Crisis Response and Recovery in Guatemala DPL

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The development objective of the Crisis Response and Recovery in Guatemala Development Policy Loan in Guatemala supports the Government’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 and: (i) protect the human capital of the poor and vulnerable; (ii) lay out foundations of a sustainable recovery; and (iii) promote public sector transparency and improve revenue administration. The operation supports reforms on health, education, and social protection to protect human capital during the relief stage under the protecting the poor and vulnerable pillar. It also supports reforms to enhance regional and global trade, increase access to finance for MSMEs, and modernize digital financial services, in line with the principal recommendations of the Crisis Response Approach Paper. Finally, reforms on transparency in the use of public resources and debt, and improvements in revenue mobilization contribute to the strengthening of institutions and improved transparency. The series aims to enhance the governance of the revenue administration.