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© 2006 International Monetary Fund

August 2006

IMF Country Report No. 06/304

Republic of Madagascar: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Progress Report—Joint Staff Advisory Note

The attached Joint Staff Advisory Note (JSAN) of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Progress Report for the Republic of Madagascar, prepared jointly by the staffs of the World Bank and the IMF, was distributed with the member country’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Progress Report to the Executive Boards of the two institutions. The objective of the JSAN is to provide focused, frank, and constructive feedback to the country on progress in implementing its Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS).

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THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AND THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR

Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper—Annual Progress Report Joint Staff Advisory Note

Prepared by the Staff of the International Development Association and the International Monetary Funds

Approved by Gobind Nankani (IDA) and Thomas Krueger and Anthony Boote (IMF)

July 5, 2006

Republic of Madagascar: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note
Author: International Monetary Fund