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  "title": "Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: Selected Issues",
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  "summary": "This Selected Issues paper reviews the evolution of inequality in Ethiopia and discusses the role of various macroeconomic policies as well as structural factors. With a Gini coefficient of 30, Ethiopia remains among the most egalitarian countries in the world.",
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      "heading": "Inequality and distributional findings",
      "content": "- Ethiopia has a Gini coefficient of 30.\n- With a Gini coefficient of 30, Ethiopia remains among the most egalitarian countries in the world.\n- The most vulnerable households appear to experience less benefit from growth than those in the higher income deciles."
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      "heading": "Tax revenue and fiscal capacity",
      "content": "- In terms of tax revenue collection, Ethiopia faces the typical challenges of a developing country."
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      "content": "- It is required that Ethiopia builds on its successful experience with the Productive Safety Net Program to address the growing needs of the urban poor."
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    "It is required that Ethiopia builds on its successful experience with the Productive Safety Net Program to address the growing needs of the urban poor.",
    "Gini coefficient: 30",
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