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Macro Policy Lessons for a Sound Design of Fiscal Decentralization

International Monetary Fund - 2009

Fiscal decentralization has been, and remains high on the policy agenda of many countries. It is mainly driven by … disparities in incomes or resource endowments. More generally, decentralization pressures frequently reflect a desire for more … motivation, fiscal decentralization can have important macroeconomic implications. Therefore, Fund advice to member countries …

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Botswana; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

Poverty and unemployment remained high in Botswana. The shortcomings of the labor market policies are responsible for a high unemployment rate. This selected issues paper sheds considerable light on ways that Botswana can enhance inclusive growth and reduce the high level of structural...

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Serbia and Montenegro; Poverty Reduction Strategy Progress Reports: Joint Staff Advisory Note

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This Joint Staff Advisory Note discusses the Poverty Reduction Strategy Progress (PRSP) Reports for Serbia and Montenegro. Although the strong economic growth in recent years in Serbia has improved average living standards, the reports note that its impact on poverty reduction remains...

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Cape Verde; Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper II (2008-11) Joint Staff Advisory Note

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008

This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paperâ€“II for Cape Verde. Important progress was made in poverty reduction, but rural poverty still remains high. The strategy reports that Cape Verde is on track to meet the Millennium Development Goal of halving...

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Kingdom of Lesotho; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the National Strategic Development Plan

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

Lesothoâ€™s National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) serves as an implementation strategy for the national vision. It recognizes the significant challenges Lesotho faces in reducing poverty and making growth more broad-based. Overall, it presents a coherent analysis and offers an...

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