IMF Staff Country Reports

Kenya: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Publication Date:

January 12, 2005

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper on Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) on Kenya explains macroeconomic, structural, and social policies in support of growth and poverty reduction, as well as associated external financing needs and major sources of financing. The overall objective of macroeconomic policy is to restore economic growth within a sustainable framework of low inflation and healthy balance of payments. The primary objective of the health sector reform process is to enhance accessibility and affordability of quality basic health services for all Kenyans with special emphasis on the poor and vulnerable.

Series:

Country Report No. 2005/011

Subject:

Education Expenditure Labor Poverty Public financial management (PFM)