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Corruption and the Rate of Temptation : Do Low Wages in the Civil Service Cause Corruption?

International Monetary Fund - 1997

This paper develops and tests two efficiency wage models of corruption in the civil service. Under fair wage models …, civil service wages are an important determinant of corruption. Under shirking models, the level of wages is of secondary … importance, as potential bribes dwarf wage income. The empirical evidence points to a negative relationship between corruption …

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Civil service reform : strengthening World Bank and IMF collaboration

2002

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Kenya; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

last two decades, Kenya has been plagued by pervasive problems of internal conflicts, constitutional crises, and corruption …

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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

The report describes the policy framework for the Interim Afghanistan National Development Strategy (I-ANDS) and the vision for Afghanistan's developments. It reviews the progress under I-ANDS, analyzes the macroeconomic environment, characteristics of poverty and the policy goals, assesses the...

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Kenya; Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008

This paper discusses key findings of the Ex Post Assessment (EPA) of Longer-Term Program Engagement paper for Kenya. This EPA focuses on 1993â€“2007, when Kenya was engaged in four successive IMF arrangements. Macroeconomic policy design was broadly appropriate, and implementation was...

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Cambodia; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the potential impact of oil on economic growth and policy for Cambodia. It shows that a hypothetical moderately sized oil sector would have a significant, but not overwhelming, impact on macroeconomic prospects; but reaping the benefits while avoiding economic...

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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008

The Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) is Afghanistanâ€™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...

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Guinea-Bissau; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

This paper presents the Joint Staff Advisory Note on Guinea-Bissauâ€™s Second National Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP II) covering 2011â€“15. The PRSP II, adopted by the government in July 2011, provides the framework for the implementation of a comprehensive strategy aimed at...

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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This paper provides an initial comprehensive framework for Afghanistan to build institutions, sustain growth, and reduce poverty. First, macroeconomic, political, and security risks were identified. As the interim strategy presents a very ambitious five-year framework, there is an urgent need...

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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008

Although Afghanistan has made significant gains over the years, vulnerabilities remain. The economic program Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) has been developed to sustain democracy, reduce poverty, and improve growth. ANDS, an important milestone in the rebuilding and...

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