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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 the 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. More information is available at the World Bank CAS website.

Country Assistance Strategy for Sierra Leone

The Sierra Leone Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for 2006-09, which is fully aligned to the country’s PRSP, is committed to building on existing programs in economic reform, decentralization, infrastructure development and the social sectors. These areas help to provide a bridge between the post-conflict agenda of the country and its poverty reduction strategy. More information is available at the World Bank CAS website.