Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Research Articles

Labour Market Dynamics in Pakistan: Evidence from the Longitudinal Data

The bulk of research on labour market conditions in Pakistan has concentrated on the economic activity rate, the number of employed persons, or the unemployment rate at a particular point in time. These stock measures of labour market situation are useful from a policy viewpoint as they give a broad indication of the dimension of the problem. For example, the recent labour force surveys show an increase in the level of open unemployment from 5.9 percent in 1997-98 to 7.8 percent in 1999-2000 [Pakistan (2001)]. There is also an emerging consensus that during the 1990s poverty has increased at the national as well as for rural and urban areas of the country [Qureshi and Arif (2001)]. Labour market is considered as the main route for establishing the link between macro policies, the resulting GDP growth and poverty alleviation [Rahman (2002)]. Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (IPRSP) and other development plans have suggested various targets of employment creation for poverty reduction.

Sudan: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Sudan: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Togo: Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Togo: Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Haiti: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note

Haiti: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note

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

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 for prioritization. The lack of human resources is the major constraint. The investments proposed for agriculture and rural development show a strong commitment to rural areas and to supporting the private sector. The government needs a realistic timeline to complete the Afghanistan National Development Strategy.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

Despite the impact of Hurricane Ivan, the economic activity of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has strengthened. Executive Directors welcomed the developments and the tax policy aimed to broaden the tax base and reduce concessions. They appreciated the home-grown Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper aimed for reducing poverty. They urged to strengthen financial sector supervision and advised to seek greater regional cooperation. They also emphasized the need to accelerate growth, structural reforms, and reduce poverty, while restoring fiscal and external viability and reducing the debt.

Union of the Comoros: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note

Union of the Comoros: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

The third way and the third world: poverty reduction and social inclusion strategies in the rise of ‘inclusive’ liberalism

On the basis of our broad strategy, we have formulated the following policy response to poverty: promoting opportunities, creating security, strengthening capabilities and generating empowerment. … Faster growth will require policies that encourage macroeconomic stability, shift resources to more productive sectors, and integrate with the global economy. … Attention is also needed to the social structures and institutions, which affect development, also called social capital. (Cambodia's interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, pp. 2–3.)An inclusive economy provides well-being to New Zealanders by ensuring that there are broad based opportunities for people to participate in society and the economy … Higher incomes expand opportunities and choice and provide the basis for participation in society. A society of people that enjoys high levels of participation, interconnection and cohesion is defined in this project as possessing a high level of social capability. … (New Zealand Treasury, Towards an Inclusive Economy, p. 13.)

Republic of Congo: Joint Staff Advisory Note of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Republic of Congo: Joint Staff Advisory Note of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report

Burundi: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Burundi: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Dominica: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Dominica: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report

"Volume 2003 (2003): Issue 269 (Aug 2003): Democratic Republic of the Congo: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report" published on 29 Aug 2003 by International Monetary Fund.

Bangladesh: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Bangladesh: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Sierra Leone: Joint Staff Assessment of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report

This paper presents the Joint Staff Assessment of Sierra Leone’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) Preparation Status Report. Progress in the preparation of the PRSP has been slow. Consequently, the original completion date of end-December 2002 envisaged in the interim poverty reduction strategy paper (I-PRSP) was not attained, and the new target completion date is end-December 2003. The delay has been owing to the slow pace in implementing the disarmament exercise, the conduct of general elections, and administrative and financing difficulties.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status report

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status report

IMF Staff Country Report 03/177 Bangladesh: interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

IMF Staff Country Report 03/177 Bangladesh: interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Bangladesh: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Bangladesh: Joint Staff Assessment of the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper