Honduras

10.6

Population 2023 (Millions)

0.6

HDI Score
2022 (Max. 1)

62.0

SDG Score
2023
(Max. 100)

0.4

Gender Inequality
Index Score
(Max. 1)

76

Internet Inclusivity
Index 2022
(100 countries)

Sources: 1. World Bank (2022), 2, UNDP (2021), 3. Sustainable Development Report (2023), 4. UNDP (2021), 5. Economist Impact (2022)

Overview

As one of the most vulnerable countries in Central America, Honduras faces a complex mix of development challenges. While rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, the country struggles with high levels of poverty, inequality, and political instability. Gender-based violence remains a critical concern, with Honduras having one of the highest femicide rates in Latin America. Additionally, systemic corruption, weak institutions, and widespread gang violence contribute to insecurity and mass migration. Climate vulnerability also poses a significant threat, with frequent hurricanes and droughts exacerbating social and economic fragility.

Projects

Supporting the Development of Comprehensive and Responsive Social Protection Systems for the Resilience of Vulnerable Households

  • Partner(s): Inter-American Development Bank (Funder), Prosperia (Lead)
In partnership with Prosperia and with support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), this project aimed to create both preventive and responsive social protection systems against climate shocks and natural disasters in four Latin American and Caribbean countries: Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Uruguay. An analysis of relevant data sources was conducted, followed by the development of a plan to access these data. Data science models were based on a strong methodological approach to develop preventive and responsive social protection systems. DPA led the knowledge exchange and outreach activities, including a webinar.

Criteria: An Interactive Decision Support System

  • Partner(s): Inter-American Development Bank - Costa Rica (Funder), ProsperIA

Criteria, a project led by Prosperia with funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and support from Data-Pop Alliance, is an interactive decision support system that empowers policy-makers to explore, analyze, and take decisions on the basis of a large number of potential designs and targeting schemes for social policies. Criteria uses microsimulations on survey and administrative data to visualize the expected poverty impact of policy alternatives resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their associated costs.

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