Uruguay

The Context

Uruguay has a high per capita income, low levels of inequality and poverty, and almost a complete absence of extreme poverty. It has a stable outlook with a low risk credit rating.

Uruguay exports agricultural commodities – including beef, wool and rice – and has a well-developed agro-industry that draws on Uruguay's natural resources. Despite this, small-scale farmers face growing difficulties in accessing increasingly competitive domestic and international markets.

Poverty reduction is a priority for the Government, which has implemented a range of social and economic policies to combat it and to widen social inclusion. Despite this, some vulnerable rural people continue to live in poverty and isolation.

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