Lao People's Democratic Republic, Joint Staff Assessment of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Published: 2003-10-06
Total Pages: 4
ISBN-13: 9781451822472
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Joint Staff Assessment (JSA) of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Preparation Status Report for the Lao People's Democratic Republic was prepared by the staff of both the World Bank and IMF. The JSA evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a country's poverty reduction objectives and strategies, and considers whether the PRSP or IPRSP provides a sound basis for concessional assistance from the Bank and IMF, as well as for debt relief under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Debt Initiative.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2008-10-21
Total Pages: 14
ISBN-13: 1451822626
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Joint Staff Advisory Note reviews the National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP) 2006–10 and the Annual Progress Report for Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). The government of PDR approved the Sixth NSEDP 2006–10 (PRSP) in June 2006. The NSEDP provides a comprehensive strategy for development, with a range of medium- and long-term policies aimed at sustained growth and poverty reduction. IMF staff agrees with the poverty diagnosis in the NSEDP, but recognizes that achieving the Millennium Development Goals will require major efforts.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2003-10-06
Total Pages: 7
ISBN-13: 1451822502
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Status Report summarizes the main steps that have been undertaken since the last progress report to finalize the National Poverty Eradication Program (NPEP) of Lao People's Democratic Republic. The NPEP is a comprehensive framework for growth and development, with a focus of an in-depth improvement of the poverty situation in the poorest districts. It is the government's operational planning instrument, based on active participation at all levels, to achieve growth and poverty eradication. The NPEP monitoring will be completed by a separate monitoring of the progress achieved toward the MDGs.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Published: 2004-12-08
Total Pages: 12
ISBN-13: 9781451822489
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Joint Staff Advisory Note (JSAN) of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report for the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) reviews the strengths and weaknesses of poverty reduction objectives and strategies. The Lao PDR National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy (NGPES) is the first full poverty reduction strategy prepared by the government. The NGPES describes the participatory process underpinning the development of the strategy. Capacity constraints, weak governance, and a difficulty translating strategic objectives into concrete actions are the main obstacles to the reform process.
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Anthony Boote
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2008-10-21
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1451822618
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Annual Progress Report (APR) reviews the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). Noticeable improvements have also occurred in many economic, social, institutional, and legal development areas. While strengthening the management of the public sector and governance, the GoL is increasing public investment to develop physical and social infrastructure and promote human resources. The promotion of the private sector is receiving greater attention through significant improvements in the business climate and trade facilitation. Macroeconomic indicators are also evolving in a satisfactorily manner.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2008-10-21
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 145182260X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis paper focuses on Second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The economic sectors have undergone significant restructuring. This restructuring has been concentrated on production capacities, quality and efficiency, thus contributing to economic growth and meeting the initial requirements for international integration. The government has also concentrated on the development of agricultural production to reorient the agriculture sector from semisubsistence and subsistence to commercial production to ensure the enhanced supply of raw materials to the processing industries, meeting the growing domestic requirements for agricultural products, and rapidly expanding agricultural exports.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Published: 2004-12-08
Total Pages: 247
ISBN-13: 9781451822458
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis paper on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) on the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) explains macroeconomic, structural, and social policies in support of growth and poverty reduction, as well as associated external financing needs and major sources of financing. The Lao PDR's long-term national development goal is to be achieved through sustained equitable economic growth and social development, while safeguarding the country's social, cultural, economic, and political identity. The government's sustained effort to eradicate poverty will become a mass mobilization exercise, empowering local communities and providing a coherent framework for mutually supportive actions by all stakeholders.