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Bhutan; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
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 even faster growth in the value of imports. The manufacturing and industry...
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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Growth and Transformation Plan 2010/11-2014/15: Volume I
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
This strategic paper discusses Ethiopia’s growth and transformation plan (GTP) for the periods 2010/2011 and 2014/2015. The Ethiopian government’s main development agenda has been poverty eradication. The government has designed, and is implementing, strategies, policies, and plans...
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Financing Low Carbon Urban Development in South Asia: A Post-2012 Context
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
The cities of South Asia are growing at an unprecedented rate, and there is potential to steer this development onto a sustainable and green path. Carbon financing serves as a valuable revenue source to help cities earn additional income to support low-carbon development. With the end of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010890146
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Viet Nam Urban Development Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Roadmap
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
This urban development sector assessment, strategy, and road map (ASR) documents the strategic investment priorities of the Government of Viet Nam and the Asian Development Bank. The ASR has identified three priority areas: (i) development of corridor cities and towns to contribute to the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010823374
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Myanmar: Urban Development and Water Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
This publication documents the current assessment and strategic investment priorities for the urban development and water sector in Myanmar. It highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, plans and strategies, past Asian Development Bank (ADB) support and experience, support...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010890177
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Strategic Options for Urbanization in the People's Republic of China: Key Findings
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
Over the past 30 years, rapid urbanization and economic growth have transformed the cities of the People’s Republic of … China (PRC). But this unprecedented urbanization has highlighted challenges that demand significant changes to basic urban … urbanization plan that will set out urban development policies and guidelines over the coming decade. It examines the PRC …
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Burkina Faso; Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Sustainable Development 2011–2015
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This paper focuses on the Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Sustainable Development (SCADD) for Burkina Faso. It provides an overview of a decade of development, takes stock of the recent performance of Burkina Faso in various areas, and identifies the main challenges. The paper spells out a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244631
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Malawi; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The Malawi Growth and Development Strategy II (MGDS-II) is a poverty reduction strategy for the period 2006–11, which is aimed at fulfilling Malawi’s future developmental aspiration—Vision 2020. The strategy identifies broad thematic areas and key priority areas to bring...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244829
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Rwanda; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Rwanda’s Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy provides a medium-term framework for achieving the country’s long-term development goals and aspirations as embodied in Rwanda Vision 2020, the seven-year Government of Rwanda programme, and the Millennium Development...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244912
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Bangladesh; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Executive Directors commend Bangladesh in addressing the major challenges to growth and poverty reduction. The strategy is comprehensive and confronts the key issues impeding sustainable development and inclusive growth in Bangladesh. Implementing sound macro-financial policies, intensifying...
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