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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report
International Monetary Fund
The Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) is Afghanistan’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). Implementation of the ANDS is highly dependent on donor assistance. The main general objectives of the ANDS are to improve the quality of life of Afghan people and to reduce poverty. ANDS will play a key role in improving aid coordination and aid effectiveness. The first draft of the ANDS chapter on implementation, monitoring and evaluation and the policy paper on how to improve aid coordination and aid effectiveness has been prepared.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; ANDS sector strategy; ANDS secretariat; donor ANDS; ANDS poverty profile; ANDS process; donor dialogue; donor interaction; government administration; awareness campaign; government of Afghanistan; international community; functioning government; sector strategy; donor ANDS dialogue; Development strategy; Poverty reduction strategy; Global
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Cambodia: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund
The Joint Staff Advisory Note (JSAN) reviews the National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP)—the new Poverty Reduction Strategy Program of Cambodia. It recommends that the institutional arrangements for NSDP should be strengthened to support its implementation and monitoring. It analyzes that there is a need for financial assistance, the integration of planning and public financial management, and links for monitoring annual progress targets. The JSAN appreciated the strong macroeconomic performance under the NSDP and emphasized for the need for good governance, strong strategy implementation, and consolidation of existing programs and policies.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; NSDP implementation; NSDP preparation; NSDP secretariat; APR process; NSDP indicator frame; NSDP formulation process; policy dialogue; Poverty reduction strategy; Civil society; Poverty reduction; Global
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Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund
This paper focuses on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. The National Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper represents the result of analyses of the country’s current situation as well as a set of proposals designed to rout the causes of poverty in São Tomé and Príncipe in the medium to long term, based on creating the conditions that make development viable and promote the welfare of the population. This paper is prepared in response to a perception of the problems facing the country in different areas.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; private sector; poverty reduction; free zone; natural resources; economic growth; local government; civil society; Poverty reduction strategy; development partners Concertation Committee; poverty São Tomé and Príncipe; General State budget; United Nations Children's Fund; STP public debt; causes of poverty São Tomé and Príncipe; government of São Tomé and Príncipe
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Burundi: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Preparation Status Report
International Monetary Fund
The Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) on Burundi focus on the implementation of the interim PRSP. The implementation of the Interim PRSP has been undertaken in a relatively difficult social and political context, as Burundi is still involved in a process of normalizing and democratizing its political life. The experience acquired in the process of formulating the I-PRSP showed gaps in the dissemination of information to the public at large, as well as gaps in the understanding of the PRSP process on the part of all the social and economic development players in Burundi.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; PRSP process; government; Burundian NGOs; PRSP preparation activity; draft PRSP; government of Burundi; high-quality PRSP; PRSP design process; Poverty reduction strategy; Civil society; Poverty reduction and development; Budget planning and preparation
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Sierra Leone: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report
International Monetary Fund
This paper examines Sierra Leone’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) Preparation Status Report. The government of Sierra Leone submitted its last PRSP preparation status report to the Executive Boards of the IMF and the World Bank in June 2003. However, the projected completion date of December 2003 was missed owing to continuing administrative and technical difficulties as well as delays in accessing technical and financial assistance from key partners. A draft PRSP has been prepared and issued in August 2004 to all stakeholders for comments and suggestions.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; PRSP; government; draft PRSP; PRSP process; PRSP implementation; civil society organisation; development programme; Sierra Leone poverty reduction strategy paper; service delivery; status report; government ministry; Poverty reduction strategy; Civil society; Poverty reduction; Poverty reduction and development
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Republic of Congo: Joint Staff Advisory Note of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund
This Joint Staff Advisory Note examines Congo’s Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (I-PRSP). The I-PRSP recognizes the lack of recent and good quality data on poverty, and recommends new surveys and studies to improve poverty assessment and analysis. On the basis of the sparsely available data, the I-PRSP estimates that at least 50 percent of the population is poor. The I-PRSP also links the high poverty incidence to a significant decline in per capita output and the deterioration of basic social services.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; I-PRSP process; I-PRSP framework; I-PRSP implementation; I-PRSP estimate; full PRSP; Poverty reduction strategy; Poverty reduction; Public investment and public-private partnerships (PPP); Civil society
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Republic of Moldova: Joint Staff Advisory Note of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund
This Joint Staff Advisory Note (JSAN) reviews Moldova’s Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (EGPRSP) Progress Report. Moldova’s EGPRSP is an important step toward achieving sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. This JSAN highlights key characteristics of the EGPRSP. It provides IMF staff advice on key priorities for strengthening the EGPRSP and for ensuring effective implementation. It also highlights several critical areas where current policies do not match those articulated in the EGPRSP.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; policy; EGPRSP state; EGPRSP policy matrix; government ownership; poverty analysis; EGPRSP process; EGPRSP priority; EGPRSP web page; EGPRSP implementation; EGPRSP drafting; Poverty reduction strategy; Poverty reduction; Medium-term budget frameworks; Civil society
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Evaluation of the IMF's Role in Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers and the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility
Mr. David John Goldsbrough
,
Mrs. Isabelle Mateos y Lago
,
Mr. Martin D Kaufman
,
Mr. Daouda Sembene
,
Mr. Tsidi M Tsikata
,
Mr. Steve K Mugerwa
,
Mr. Alex Segura-Ubiergo
, and
Mr. Jeff Chelsky

Abstract

In 1999, the IMF and the World Bank adopted a new frame work for supporting economic reform in low-income member countries to achieve the objectives of poverty reduction and economic growth. The frame work consists of two key elements: country-authored Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers, drawing on broad-based consultations with key stake holder groups; and a vehicle for the provision of IMF concessional lending, the Poverty Reduction andGrowth Facility. This evaluation takes stock of progress to date and attempts to identify short comings that may require course corrections in the design and implementation of the initiative.

Keywords:
IEOR; IEO; PRSP; policy; PRGF; country; PRS; Board discussion; PRGF-supported program; PRS approach; outturn data; PRSP approach; Poverty reduction strategy; Poverty reduction; Poverty reduction and development; Africa; Global; Sub-Saharan Africa; Middle East; Middle East and Central Asia; PRS process; PRGF initiative; JSA guideline; Macro-fiscal framework; Asia and Pacific; Western Hemisphere
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Georgia: Joint Staff Assessment of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund
The Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Program of Georgia (EDPRP) is the first full poverty reduction strategy paper (PRSP) prepared by the government. The PRSP presents two macroeconomic scenarios, a realistic one and an optimistic one. The presentation of fiscal policy objectives in the EDPRP suffers from lack of specificity on the main components of future tax reform. IMF staff has advised strongly against the EDPRP proposal to set up a special Poverty Alleviation Fund within the regular state budget. The participation and communication program is thorough and detailed.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; government commission; EDPRP website; EDPRP discussion material; administration; EDPRP proposal; EDPRP secretariat; government's commitment; support of the tea industry; government support; Poverty reduction strategy; Budget planning and preparation; Civil society; Poverty reduction
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Georgia: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund
The Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Program (EDPRP) was developed with the active participation and support of society, executive authorities, nongovernment organizations, academia, businessmen, and donors. The study additionally provides coordinated mechanisms for bilateral and multilateral international economic relations. In preparing this strategy, the government was ably assisted by the international donor community, including the IMF and World Bank, the European Union, and the governments of the United States, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Germany, as well as other organizations and governments.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; economic development; local government; labour market; nominal GDP; shadow economy; Civil society; Global