PUBLIC (Internal & External)

                               SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC
                                  INFORMATION NOTICE (DIN)

 Country                       India
 Initiation Date               February 23, 2017

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 World Bank Group 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:

World Bank Country Director: Junaid Kamal Ahmad
Title: Country Director, India
Tel: +91-11-41479301
Email: jahmad@worldbank.org
Location: New Delhi, India

Team Leader (World Bank): Mandakini Kaul
Title: Senior Country Officer, India
Tel: +91-11-41479301
Email: mkaul@worldbank.org
Location: New Delhi, India
Team Leader (IFC): Shamsher Gopal Singh
Title: Regional Head of Strategy, South Asia
Tel: +1 202 473-2702
Email: ssingh@ifc.org
Location: Washington, DC




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