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Poverty Reduction Strategies

Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP) describe a country's macroeconomic, structural and social policies and programs to promote growth and reduce poverty, as well as associated external financing needs. PRSPs are prepared by governments through a participatory process involving civil society and development partners, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

TOPICS

Implementing PRS through the Budget
The allocation of the budget is a key instrument for governments to promote economic development and reduce absolute poverty.

Poverty Monitoring and Evaluation
Poverty monitoring involves tracking progress over time in achieving results in terms of reduction in poverty and is an essential component of any poverty reduction strategy.

PRS and Scaling Up
Good practices in delivering on international commitments to improve aid effectiveness and scale up using a country-based development model.

	The Country-Based Development Model and Scaling Up (192kb PDF)
	Opportunities to Scale Up: Delivering on Commitments (280kb PDF)

TOOLS AND GUIDELINES
	Guidelines for World Bank/IMF Staff Changes to the PRS architecture and guidelines for Joint Staff Advisory Notes (JSANs).
	Linking the PRS with National Budgets: A Guidance Note (452kb PDF) Links between the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) and the budget are integral to the successful implementation of the PRS and vital for strengthening government accountability.
	Basic Primer for Costing PRS Interventions The primer gives an overview of the main issues to consider when costing PRSPs.
	Monitoring and Evaluation Tools One of the key components of a successful Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) is a system for monitoring the implementation of the strategy and tracking progress in poverty reduction.
	PRSP Sourcebook A guide to assist countries in the development and strengthening of poverty reduction strategies.

LEARNING
	Poverty Reduction Strategy Implementation Series (PRSIS) This brownbag series aims at exploring the challenges arising from translating poverty reduction strategies into improved development outcomes.
	PRS Implementation Videoconference Learning Series This series aims to familiarize participants with key elements of national M&E systems, and results-oriented monitoring of national development strategies.
	PRS Workshops and Clinics Workshops and forums that promote best practices on building and strengthening PRSPs.

PUBLICATIONS

Minding the Gaps: Integrating Poverty Reduction Strategies and Budgets for Domestic Accountability
By integrating their poverty reduction strategies and national budgets, low-income countries can strengthen domestic accountability and the implementation of pro-poor policies.

Beyond the Numbers: Understanding the Institutions for Monitoring Poverty Reduction Strategies
Lessons on the design and functioning of systems for monitoring the implementation of Poverty Reduction Strategies and tracking progress in poverty reduction based on the experience of twelve PRS countries.

Country Papers & JSANs
	All countries
	Sub-Saharan Africa
	East Asia & Pacific
	Europe & Cental Asia
	Latin America & the Caribbean
	Middle East & North Africa
	South Asia
	Board presentations of PRSP documents

Top Downloads
	PRSP Sourcebook: Poverty Measurement & Analysis (543kb PDF)
	PRSP Sourcebook: Monitoring & Evaluation (303kb PDF)
	2005 Review of the PRS Approach: Balancing Accountabilities and Scaling Up Results

Videos
	Countries in the Driver's Seat: Making Poverty Reduction Strategies Work
	Sustaining Participation in Poverty Reduction Strategies
	PRSP and Budget Links
	More videos

Related Links
	International Monetary Fund: PRSPs
	Comprehensive Development Framework (CDF)
	Country Assistance Strategies (CAS)
	Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative
	Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF)

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