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 | The CAS Progress Report assesses implementation of the Bank's FY2007-10 Country Assistance Strategy at mid-term. According to the report over the last two years Honduras has enjoyed a period of rapid economic growth accompanied by reductions in poverty and inequality. Growth exceeded 6 percent over the last four years, from 2004 through 2007. Indeed, growth is now at levels not seen since the late 1970s. |
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 | Report on the observance of standards and codes (pdf 1.12MB)
» Paul Pacter Presentation (pdf 576 KB)
» William Chong Wong Presentation (s)
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» Henri Fortin Presentation (s) (pdf 119 KB) |
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| The Public Expenditure Review reports a Growth National Product (GNP) real growth of approximately 4.8% in this period, or an increase of 2 percent points during 2001-2002, while the inflation rate has remained less than two digits. |
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| The study on energy in Honduras identifies the problems that require attention through the creation of a clear and fact-based strategy directed to the resolution of problems that can destabilize the macroeconomic framework in the country. |
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 | The Country Assistance Strategy (CAS)(2006/11/30) outlines the World Bank’s strategy for supporting Honduras over the fiscal years 2007-2010. The document contains the World Bank’s assessment of the country context, as well as an overview of the planned program to assist Honduras over the strategy period. |
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 | The Country Assistance Evaluation (CAE) (2006/10/31)
provides an independent assessment of World Bank assistance to Honduras during the fiscal years 1995-2005. The CAE examines the relevance, effectiveness and impact of the Bank’s assistance program. It also provides recommendations for future Bank assistance. The CAE has been produced by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG), an independent unit within the World Bank that reports directly to the Bank's Board of Executive Directors |
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| The Poverty Assessment - Vol I: Vol II:(2006/06/03) Honduras Poverty Assessment describes the recent trends in poverty and analyzes their determinants. The report highlights the key poverty reduction challenges and provides an outline of policy options that could form part of Honduras’ overall development strategy. |
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 | The PRSP 1st Progress Report & Joint Staff Assessment -(2004/02/02) report has been prepared by the Government of Honduras and describes the progress made during the first year of implementation of the Honduran Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRSP) . The Joint Staff Advisory Note has prepared by the staff of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It contains an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the PRSP and identifies priority areas for strengthening it. |
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Honduras: Motores de Crecimiento Sostenible y Reduccion de la Pobreza Vol I (pdf 1.08 mb) Vol II (pdf 10.29 mb) (2004/12/31)
El objetivo de este estudio es comprender como se puede estimular un crecimiento económico sostenible de amplia base en el área rural de Honduras. Este estudio identifica “motores” de crecimiento sostenible y reducción de la pobreza. Los motores se definen como los activos y combinación de activos necesarios para diferentes tipos de hogares en diferentes zonas geográficas para ganar ventaja de las oportunidades y mejorar su calidad de vida a través del tiempo. Este estudio es parte de un esfuerzo regional del Banco Mundial que involucra a Nicaragua y Guatemala. |
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| Country Financial Accountability Assessment (CFAA)(2004/01/03) jointly prepared by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), World Bank and the Government of Honduras, the CFAA identifies the strengths and weaknesses of public financial management arrangements. The CFAA’s primary goal is to provide the Government with tools to implement to strengthen public financial management, which would result in more effective economic development and poverty reduction programs. |
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Honduras: Drivers of Sustainable Rural Growth and PovertyReduction in Central America Vol I Vol II (2004/12/31)
The objective of this study is to understand how broad-based economic growth can be stimulated and sustained in rural Honduras. The study identifies “drivers” of sustainable rural growth and poverty reduction. Drivers are defined as the assets and combinations of assets needed by different types of households in different geographical areas to take advantage of economic opportunities and improve their well-being over time. The study is part of a broader regional effort by the World Bank encompassing also Nicaragua and Guatemala. |
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Country Procurement Assessment Report (CPAR)
(2005/06/29) Jointly prepared by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), the World Bank and the Government of Honduras, the CPAR identifies the strengths and weaknesses of public procurement arrangements, providing the basis for dialogue on improvements of the public procurement system in Honduras. |
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PRSP 2nd Progress Report & Joint Staff Advisory Note
(2005/03/07)
The 2nd PRSP Progress Report Second report has been prepared by the Government of Honduras and describes the progress made in implementing the Honduran Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRSP) from the time of its approval by the Government of in August 2001 throughout to December 2004. The Joint Staff Advisory Note has been prepared by the staff of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Advisory Note contains an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the PRSP and identifies priority areas for strengthening it. |
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Investment Climate Assessment Vol I Vol II
(2004/11/27)
This report identifies the critical constraints on private sector productivity and growth in Honduras and provides policy recommendations for addressing them. The study focuses on four key areas of the investment climate: (1) governance, (2) infrastructure, (3) innovation, quality certification and labor skills; and (4) finance. The main objective of the report is to provide an analytical framework that can help the government of Honduras develop policies and programs that support productivity growth. |
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| Development Policy Review(2004/11/08) The Development Policy Review (DPR) provides an integrated view of the main elements of Honduras’ development policy agenda to achieve sustainable growth and poverty reduction. The objective of the DPR is to support Honduras´ efforts to prioritize and sequence its development policies and to help the broader development community in defining their support programs. The DPR puts a special focus on accelerating economic growth, seeking to provide an analytical basis for developing the growth strategy outlined in the Honduran Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRSP). |
Key Studies and Reports on Central America that include Honduras
Education strategy
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 | A comparative analysis of school-based management in Central America (2006/01/01)This paper provides a comparative analysis of school-based management reforms in four Central American countries: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The study reviews how the different models have expanded community participation and school decision-making autonomy. It also analyzes the impact of community and school empowerment on the teaching-learning process. The paper also discuss how variations in reform design, country contexts and actors' assets can explain differences and similarities in results. |
Reduciendo la vulnerabilidad al SIDA en Centroamérica
This series of reports reviews the epidemic of HIV/AIDS in Honduras and the national response. It also offers a summary of the regional situation.
Reporte de Honduras (PDF 993kb)
Reporte regional (PDF 1.09MB)
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Scheduled Studies and Reports Environmental Assessment (FY08) Regional Energy (FY08) Regional Remmittances (FY08) |
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