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                               SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC
                                  INFORMATION NOTICE (DIN)

 Country                       Bulgaria
 Initiation Date               July 10, 2014

1. The Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) presents a timely and evidence-based assessment of the
constraints a country has to address and the opportunities it can embrace to accelerate progress toward the
goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity in a sustainable way. Spurring poverty
reduction and inclusive growth will be central themes of the SCD analysis, with concerted attention to issues
of sustainability. The SCD draws upon all available information and, where necessary, involves new
analysis.

2. The WBG has initiated preparation of a Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD). Consultations will be
undertaken with interested stakeholders. For more information, please see contacts below.

3. Contacts:

WB Country Director
Title: Mamta Murthi
Tel: +32 (2) 504-0994
Email: mmurthi@worldbank.org
Location: Brussels, Belgium

Team Leader (WB)
Title: Stella Ilieva
Tel: +359 2 9697 251
Email: silieva@worldbank.org
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

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