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Poverty Reduction Strategies


 
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
Public Spending for Poverty Reduction

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

Povety Monitoring and EvaluationPoverty 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.
Scaling Up

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

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

TOOLS AND GUIDELINES
Tools and GuidelinesGuidelines for World Bank/IMF Staff
Changes to the PRS architecture and guidelines for Joint Staff Advisory Notes (JSANs).
Public Expenditure ManagementGuidance Note on PRS-Budget Links (forthcoming)
Basic Primer for Costing PRS InterventionsBasic 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 covers (small)

PRSP Sourcebook
A guide to assist countries in the development and strengthening of poverty reduction strategies.


LEARNING
PRSIS

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 Impelentation Videoconference Learning SeriesPRS 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

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PublicationsMinding 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

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Top Downloads

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


Videos

Bullet square Countries in the Driver's Seat: Making Poverty Reduction Strategies Work
Bullet square Sustaining Participation in Poverty Reduction Strategies
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PRSP and Budget Links

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Related Links

Bullet square International Monetary Fund: PRSPs
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Bullet squareCountry Assistance Strategies (CAS)
Bullet squareHeavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative
Bullet square Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF)

 

 


Events

Jun 11, 2008Measuring Service Delivery
Apr 22, 2008Implementing Results-Oriented Poverty Reduction Strategies
   
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News

Jan 29, 2008January 2008
Oct 09, 2007October 2007



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