| Background
The Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) is the most important World Bank country document. It is tailored to the needs and circumstances of each country and lays down the World Bank Group's development priorities, as well as the level and type of assistance the Bank will provide for a period of three years.
The CAS preparation is a participatory process. Before its adoption, key elements of the strategy are discussed with government representatives; and to ensure the widest possible involvement, public dialogues are also held, with Internet-based discussions taking place in many countries.
However, the CAS is not a negotiated document. Any differences between the country's own agenda and the Bank's strategy are highlighted in the CAS document. A progress report is issued in the intervening year.
Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for Eritrea
An Interim Support Strategy was approved by the World Bank Group in November 2000, however Eritrea does not currently have a full Country Assistance Strategy. It is possible a Transitional Support Strategy may be presented in 2004, but due to changing country circumstances and other uncertainties, this date is tentative.
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Country Assistance Evaluation
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