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Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Mauritania’s poverty reduction strategy paper is based on a broadly participatory process and serves as the policy framework for the country’s economic and social policies. The focus is to accelerate economic growth and stabilize the macroeconomic framework, which benefits the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245471
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Togo; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (2009-11)
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
This paper focuses on Togo’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. The Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper adopted by the government in March 2008 has allowed Togo once again to benefit from international financial cooperation. With a view to improving political and economic governance, the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244456
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Rural Poverty in Developing Countries; Issues and Policies
Khan, Mahmood Hasan - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2000
In most developing countries, poverty is more widespread and severe in rural than in urban areas. The author reviews some important aspects of rural poverty and draws key implications for public policy. He presents a policy framework for reducing poverty, taking into account the functional...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605040
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Foreign Aid and Consumption Smoothing; Evidence From Global Food Aid
Tiongson, Erwin; Clements, Benedict J.; Gupta, Sanjeev - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
Global food aid is considered a critical consumption smoothing mechanism in many countries. However, its record of stabilizing consumption has been mixed. This paper examines the cyclical properties of food aid with respect to food availability in recipient countries, with a view to assessing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605154
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Ghana; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: 2006 Annual Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper presents key findings of the assessment of progress made in the implementation of policies outlined in the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II, 2006–2009) for Ghana. The paper provides an assessment on programs such as the Multi Donor Budget Support, the linkage...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245751
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Republic of Uzbekistan; Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This paper reviews Uzbekistan’s Interim Welfare Improvement Strategy Paper (I-WISP). I-WISP defines the main directions and measures aimed at improving living standards and reducing poverty among the population of Uzbekistan for 2005–10. The strategy is designed to further expand...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825518
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Georgia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825520
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Azerbaijan Republic; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This paper examines the progress report on Azerbaijan Republic’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. The share of the production and non-oil sector in GDP has increased. The shares of industry, construction, wholesale, and retail and service sectors increased, while the shares of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768471
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Intrahousehold Allocation of Resources; The Bolivian Family
Inchauste, Gabriela - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
Recognizing that intrahousehold inequalities exist, this study focuses on the distribution of resources toward children …. Parental education campaigns should accompany child welfare programs, particularly among indigenous families. Children fare … better when mothers are educated, both parents are present, and there are fewer children. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768747
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Bangladesh; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This paper focuses on the National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty Reduction for Bangladesh. The paper discusses that accelerating growth and bringing a pro-poor orientation in the growth process would be achieved through emphasizing four priority areas: accelerated growth in rural areas and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005598863