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A Quality of Growth Index for Developing Countries »

Source: A Quality of Growth Index for Developing Countries : A Proposal

Volume/Issue: 2014/172

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Montfort Mlachila , Rene Tapsoba , and Sampawende Tapsoba

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 16 September 2014

ISBN: 9781498379274

Keywords: Quality of growth, primary school, primary school completion rate, primary school completion, pro-poor, General, General, Measurement and Analysis of Poverty,

This paper proposes a new quality of growth index (QGI) for developing countries. The index encompasses both the intrinsic nature and social dimensions of growth, and is computed for over 90 countries for the perio...

Inclusive Growth »

Source: Inclusive Growth : An Application of the Social Opportunity Function to Selected African Countries

Volume/Issue: 2013/139

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Olumuyiwa Adedeji , Huancheng Du , and Maxwell Opoku-Afari

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 June 2013

ISBN: 9781484360880

Keywords: social opportunity curve, equity, education, school enrollment, access to education, education system, education for all, Health and Inequality, Education and Inequality, General

The inclusiveness of growth depends on the extent of access to economic and social opportunities. This paper applies the concept of social opportunity function to ascertain the inclusiveness of growth episodes in s...

Republic of Congo »

Source: Republic of Congo : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2012/242

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 August 2012

ISBN: 9781475505986

Keywords: urban development, business climate, drinking water, land reform, social welfare, Congo,

The government of the Republic of Congo launched a program aimed at consolidating peace and promoting economic and social development. The objectives included improvement of governance and consolidation of peace an...

Burundi »

Source: Burundi : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper II

Volume/Issue: 2012/224

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 August 2012

ISBN: 9781475504996

Keywords: legal framework, social services, social sectors, business climate, drinking water

The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper II (PRSP-II) examines the major development challenges faced by Burundi. The paper identifies achievements in areas such as security and governance, but draws attention to the b...

Burundi »

Source: Burundi : Joint Staff Advisory Note of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP II)

Volume/Issue: 2012/225

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 August 2012

ISBN: 9781475505009

Keywords: primary education, reduction strategy, poverty reduction strategy, primary school, vulnerable groups

The Joint Staff Advisory Note gives positive feedback on the elaborations made in Burundi's Poverty Reduction Strategy Report (PRSR-II), and commends the measures taken to eliminate the implementation weaknesses an...

Djibouti »

Source: Djibouti : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2012/131

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 June 2012

ISBN: 9781475504132

Keywords: gross enrollment, street children, gross enrollment ratio, primary education, vocational training

The modern economy of the Republic of Djibouti is based on rents directly or indirectly originating from the international port of Djibouti and from the country's strategic position. The Poverty Reduction Strategy...

Republic of Djibouti: Unity – Equality – Peace »

Source: Djibouti : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2012/131

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 08 June 2012

ISBN: 9781475504132

Keywords: gross enrollment, street children, gross enrollment ratio, primary education, vocational training

The modern economy of the Republic of Djibouti is based on rents directly or indirectly originating from the international port of Djibouti and from the country's strategic position. The Poverty Reduction Strategy...

Kenya »

Source: Kenya : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2012/10

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 20 January 2012

ISBN: 9781463931896

Keywords: mtef, primary school, primary education, expenditure, net enrollment ratio

This progress report focuses on Medium-Term Plan (MTP) implementation by 2011 in Kenya, including specific progress on the attainment of MDG goals. The report presents the updated MTP program for 2012-13, including...

Nicaragua »

Source: Nicaragua : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report on National Human Development Plan as of 2010

Volume/Issue: 2011/323

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 November 2011

ISBN: 9781463924591

Keywords: primary school, primary education, foreign trade, free trade, balance of payments

This paper reports on progress made on Nicaragua's National Human Development Plan as of 2010. The operational goal for Nicaragua's National Human Development Plan is economic growth with increased employment and r...

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia »

Source: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Growth and Transformation Plan 2010/11: 2014/15

Volume/Issue: 2011/303

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 12 October 2011

ISBN: 9781463921989

Keywords: primary education, inflation, primary school, monetary policy, real interest rates

Ethiopia's growth and transformation plan (GTP) for the periods 2010/2011 and 2014/2015 is reviewed by the joint staff advisory note has been discussed in this study. The macroeconomic framework designed to improve...

Liberia »

Source: Liberia : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Second Annual Progress Report, 2009-10

Volume/Issue: 2011/214

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 July 2011

ISBN: 9781462326433

Keywords: roads, road, teacher training, feeder roads, completion rate

Poverty has been a major challenge for Liberia. All developmental, governance, and social indicators have shown improvement as a result of a more robust implementation strategy led by the government with the suppor...

Republic of Mozambique »

Source: Republic of Mozambique : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2011/132

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 June 2011

ISBN: 9781455281558

Keywords: vocational training, young people, primary school, food security, vulnerable groups

The Poverty Reduction Action Plan (PARP) 2011-14 is the medium-term strategy of the Government of Mozambique for putting into operation the Five-Year Government Program (2010-14). This medium-term instrument is par...

Burundi »

Source: Burundi : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2011/53

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 22 February 2011

ISBN: 9781455217731

Keywords: primary school, enrollment, primary education, enrollment rate

The government of Burundi undertook to prepare the first Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Framework (GPRSF). The general framework for most economic and social development programs initiated by Burundi and its...

The Gambia »

Source: The Gambia : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2011/27

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 24 January 2011

ISBN: 9781455213856

Keywords: teachers, teacher training, teaching, formal education, Gambia,

The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) describes The Gambia's macroeconomic, structural, and social policies in support of growth and poverty reduction, external financing needs, and major sources of financing...

Tanzania »

Source: Tanzania : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2011/17

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 January 2011

ISBN: 9781455213689

Keywords: youth, teachers, teaching, early childhood development, Tanzania, United Republic of,

Tanzania's Second National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (NSGRP II) is a continuation of government and national commitments to accelerate economic growth and fight poverty. Though MKUKUTA I (NSGRP...

Guinea-Bissau »

Source: Guinea-Bissau : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Second Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2010/382

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 22 December 2010

ISBN: 9781455213511

Keywords: budget, public administration, debt, revenues, government finance

Guinea-Bissau's first National Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (NPRSP) established the strategic directions, primary objectives, and commitments by the country and its people to reduce poverty and achieve the MDGs...

Cape Verde »

Source: Cape Verde : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2010/367

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 December 2010

ISBN: 9781455212989

Keywords: budget, vocational training, youth, public administration

The development policy of Cape Verde has evolved in a setting of severe structural constraints and persistent restrictions, with potential impediments to growth. The ongoing process of change adopts a transformatio...

Senegal »

Source: Senegal : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2010/368

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 17 December 2010

ISBN: 9781455212880

Keywords: budget, beneficiaries, public procurement, basic social services, national statistics

It is vital to achieve both high levels of sustained, long lasting growth and better income distribution through the Accelerated Growth Strategy in Senegal. In terms of macroeconomic performance, the annual average...

Burundi »

Source: Burundi : Cadre stratégique de croissance et de lutte contre la pauvreté -Second rapport de mise en œuvre

Volume/Issue: 2010/312

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 14 October 2010

Language: French

ISBN: 9781463921323

Keywords: école primaire, sécurité alimentaire, enseignement primaire, jeunes, écoles primaires, enfants des rues, groupes vulnérables, matériel pédagogique, violence sexuelle, insécurité alimentaire

Depuis plusieurs années, le FMI publie un nombre croissant de rapports et autres documents couvrant l'évolution et les tendances économiques et financières dans les pays membres. Chaque rapport, rédigé par une équi...

Burundi »

Source: Burundi : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Second Implementation Report

Volume/Issue: 2010/312

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 October 2010

ISBN: 9781455208340

Keywords: primary school, teachers, primary education, youth

The implementation of the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Framework (GPRSF) first describes the characteristics of poverty in Burundi before proceeding to review progress made in terms of each strategic axis....

Mali »

Source: Mali : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2010/266

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 August 2010

ISBN: 9781455203314

Keywords: vocational training, food security, primary education, community schools, formal education

Following an evaluation of the first Poverty Reduction Strategy Framework (PRSF) of Mali, the government adopted the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Framework (GPRSF) document, which aims at reducing poverty...

Cameroon »

Source: Cameroon : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2010/257

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 August 2010

ISBN: 9781455205752

Keywords: employment, vocational training, primary education, primary school, primary schools

The Cameroonian authorities found irregularities while implementing the first Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). The process of revising the strategy of PRSP I has resulted in the growth and employment strate...

Chad »

Source: Chad : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2010/231

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 July 2010

ISBN: 9781455203345

Keywords: expenditure, primary education, school construction, health expenditure

Implementation of Chad's first National Poverty Reduction Strategy was undermined by persistent internal conflict, weak governance, and lack of commitment to and ownership of economic and social reforms. The focus...

Annex I: Priority Action Programs 2008-2011 »

Source: Chad : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2010/230

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 27 July 2010

ISBN: 9781455203338

Keywords: education, primary school, primary education, enrollment

In October 2006, the Chadian government prepared a second National Poverty Reduction Strategy (NPRS2). NPRS2 analyzed poverty in Chad, reviewed the results of the first NPRS and progress toward the Millennium Devel...

Chad »

Source: Chad : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2010/230

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 27 July 2010

ISBN: 9781455203338

Keywords: education, primary school, primary education, enrollment

In October 2006, the Chadian government prepared a second National Poverty Reduction Strategy (NPRS2). NPRS2 analyzed poverty in Chad, reviewed the results of the first NPRS and progress toward the Millennium Devel...

Kenya »

Source: Kenya : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2010/224

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 July 2010

ISBN: 9781455207589

Keywords: per, primary schools, primary school, primary education, special needs

The Medium Term Plan (MTP) identifies the key policy actions and reforms, as well as programs and projects that the Grand Coalition Government in Kenya intends to implement. The overall objective is to realize a hi...

Pakistan »

Source: Pakistan : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2010/183

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 06 July 2010

ISBN: 9781455205226

Keywords: education, literacy, ger, ner, teachers

The distribution of poor population in Pakistan suggests that almost 75 percent of the poor are clustered around the poverty line. The economy moved to a higher growth trajectory in the vicinity of 6-7 percent real...

Bhutan »

Source: Bhutan : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2010/180

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 30 June 2010

ISBN: 9781455207381

Keywords: education, youth, literacy, teachers, human development

Bhutan has evolved from a closed economy to a trading nation that exhibits a high degree of dependence on trade. Exports have grown rapidly but overall the country's trade deficit continues to widen owing to an eve...

Tenth Five Year Plan [2008-2013] Vol.II: Programme Profiles »

Source: Bhutan : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2010/180

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 30 June 2010

ISBN: 9781455207381

Keywords: education, youth, literacy, teachers, human development

Bhutan has evolved from a closed economy to a trading nation that exhibits a high degree of dependence on trade. Exports have grown rapidly but overall the country's trade deficit continues to widen owing to an eve...

Uganda »

Source: Uganda : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2010/141

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 24 May 2010

ISBN: 9781455204373

Keywords: teachers, science, primary education, primary school

Uganda's National Development Plan (NDP) stipulates medium-term strategic direction, development priorities, and implementation strategies. It also details Uganda's current development status, challenges, and oppor...

Togo »

Source: Togo : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (2009-11)

Volume/Issue: 2010/30

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 29 January 2010

ISBN: 9781451836684

Keywords: community development, education sector, primary education, poverty reduction strategy

The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Togo builds on the strategy laid out in the Interim Strategy for Poverty Reduction (I-PRSP). Owing to circumstances largely beyond the control of the authorities, the result...

Togo »

Source: Togo : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (2009-11)

Volume/Issue: 2010/33

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 29 January 2010

ISBN: 9781451836691

Keywords: safe drinking water, gross enrollment, primary school, primary education

This paper focuses on Togo's Poverty Reduction Strategy. The Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper adopted by the government in March 2008 has allowed Togo once again to benefit from international financial coop...

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan »

Source: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan : Afghanistan National Development Strategy: First Annual Report (2008/09)

Volume/Issue: 2009/319

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 25 November 2009

ISBN: 9781451800425

Keywords: civil service, service delivery, ministry of justice, primary school, vocational education

This paper discusses key findings of the First Annual Report (2008/09) on the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS). The economic and security situation was particularly challenging during the first year...

Central African Republic »

Source: Central African Republic : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: First Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2009/240

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 August 2009

ISBN: 9781451806748

Keywords: young people, primary school, vocational training, food security, living conditions

This paper discusses key findings of the first annual progress report on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for Central African Republic. The first year of PRSP implementation was characterized by an unfav...

Ghana »

Source: Ghana : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: 2006 Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2009/237

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 August 2009

ISBN: 9781451815023

Keywords: pregnant women, service delivery, hiv/aids, primary education, maternal mortality

This paper presents key findings of the assessment of progress made in the implementation of policies outlined in the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II, 2006-2009) for Ghana. The paper provides an asse...

Ghana »

Source: Ghana : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2009/238

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 August 2009

ISBN: 9781451815030

Keywords: poverty reduction strategy, primary education, enrollment rates, primary school

This Joint Staff Advisory Note provides IMF staff advice on key priorities for strengthening the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II) for Ghana and for ensuring its effective implementation. It highlight...

Djibouti »

Source: Djibouti : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2009/203

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 July 2009

ISBN: 9781451810691

Keywords: vocational training, young people, street children, primary school, food security

Following a participatory process involving all development players, the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) on Djibouti sets goals for poverty reduction and improvement of inhabitants' living conditions. Analy...

Burundi »

Source: Burundi : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2009/90

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 10 March 2009

ISBN: 9781451802993

Keywords: expenditures, primary school, primary education, enrollment rate, primary schools

This paper discusses findings of the annual progress report on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Burundi. The report reveals that a number of decisive steps have been taken to promote political governance. T...

Burundi »

Source: Burundi : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note

Volume/Issue: 2009/91

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 10 March 2009

ISBN: 9781451803006

Keywords: primary school, poverty reduction strategy, primary education, primary school enrollments

This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Annual Progress Report (APR) for Burundi. Slow implementation of structural reforms, a sharp decline in coffee production, and the unst...

The Gambia »

Source: The Gambia : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2009/75

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 March 2009

ISBN: 9781451815641

Keywords: hiv/aids, hiv, service delivery, civic education, pregnant women

The paper presents the Annual Progress report on The Gambia's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. This has enabled the government to substantially reduce the stock of domestic arrears that have been due to contractor...

Implementation of the MAP: Progress Report: First Semester of 2008 »

Source: Republic of Madagascar : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report for 2007 and First Semester of 2008

Volume/Issue: 2009/10

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 January 2009

ISBN: 9781451825473

Keywords: primary school, secondary, secondary school, teachers

The report examines the annual report of Madagascar's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. Madagascar's economic situation has been characterized by steady growth estimated at 5.0 percent on average against an average...

Republic of Madagascar »

Source: Republic of Madagascar : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report for 2007 and First Semester of 2008

Volume/Issue: 2009/10

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 January 2009

ISBN: 9781451825473

Keywords: primary school, secondary, secondary school, teachers

The report examines the annual report of Madagascar's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. Madagascar's economic situation has been characterized by steady growth estimated at 5.0 percent on average against an average...

Lao People’s Democratic Republic »

Source: Lao People's Democratic Republic : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2008/342

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 October 2008

ISBN: 9781451822618

Keywords: public expenditure, expenditure, per, primary education, public expenditure review

This Annual Progress Report (APR) reviews the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR). Noticeable improvements have also occurred in many economic, social, institutional, and leg...

Sierra Leone »

Source: Sierra Leone : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2008/250

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 25 July 2008

ISBN: 9781451834628

Keywords: hiv/aids, primary schools, pupil teacher ratio, maternal mortality, primary school

This report describes the progress made in implementing the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Sierra Leone covering the period 2005-07. Efforts to reform the public sector were not successful. Management and Fun...

Cape Verde »

Source: Cape Verde : Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy Paper - II

Volume/Issue: 2008/242

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 24 July 2008

ISBN: 9781451809473

Keywords: education, youth, vocational training, partnerships, basic education

This paper focuses on Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy Paper-II (GPRSP II) for Cape Verde. The GPRSP II is formulated with reference to five major strategic aims concerning good governance, human capital, comp...

Benin »

Source: Benin : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2008/233

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 18 July 2008

ISBN: 9781451803563

Keywords: primary education, primary school, pregnant women, health services, gross enrolment

This paper reviews the Annual Progress Report (APR) on Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) on Benin. The APR presents an overview of the implementation of the strategy addressing in turn the new vision of devel...

Liberia »

Source: Liberia : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2008/219

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 July 2008

ISBN: 9781451822984

Keywords: education, youth, primary school, teachers, public institutions

This paper discusses implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) in Liberia. Liberia's PRS articulates the government's overall vision and major strategies for moving toward rapid, inclusive, and sustain...

Burkina Faso »

Source: Burkina Faso : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2008/212

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2008

ISBN: 9781451803969

Keywords: young people, vocational training, primary education, social protection, secondary education, Mining secto, Poverty Reduction Strategy Papersr,

This annual progress report reviews Burkina Faso's Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs). The regional integration dynamics was considered as an action variable that allowed Burkina Faso to better insert itself...

Republic of Mozambique »

Source: Republic of Mozambique : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report: Review of the Economic and Social Plan for 2007

Volume/Issue: 2009/116

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 July 2008

ISBN: 9781451827361

Keywords: hiv/aids, teacher training, primary education, pregnant women, primary school

This Annual Progress Report reviews the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper and Economic and Social Plan for 2007 for Mozambique. The report presents the new simplified structure adopted in the Review of the First Hal...

São Tomé and Príncipe »

Source: São Tomé and Príncipe : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2008/154

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2008

ISBN: 9781451835151

Keywords: primary education, secondary education, basic education, enrollment rate, vocational training

São Tomé and Principe's economy is heavily dependent on the international economy. The study assessed the country's macroeconomic, structural, and social policies in support of growth and poverty reduction. The imp...

São Tomé and Príncipe »

Source: São Tomé and Príncipe : Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Annual Progress Report

Volume/Issue: 2008/155

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 May 2008

ISBN: 9781451835168

Keywords: primary education, public expenditure, expenditure, expenditures, teacher training

The second Annual Progress Report (APR) evaluates progress of Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) implementation aimed to promote growth and reduce poverty of São Tomé and Príncipe. The report recognizes the ne...

Togo »

Source: Togo : Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Volume/Issue: 2008/144

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 25 April 2008

ISBN: 9781451836615

Keywords: primary school, primary education, hiv/aids, pregnant women, health care

From 2001, Togo has been engaged in the process of preparing its poverty reduction strategy paper (PRSP). As a result of the social and political crisis, Togo's economy has been affected severely. To overcome this...