Bangladesh : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund

Publication Date:

November 17, 2005

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper focuses on the National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty Reduction for Bangladesh. The paper discusses that accelerating growth and bringing a pro-poor orientation in the growth process would be achieved through emphasizing four priority areas: accelerated growth in rural areas and development of agriculture and nonfarm economic activities; small and medium manufacturing enterprises; rural electrification, roads, water supply and sanitation; and information and communication technologies. Moreover, there are critical follow-up issues, which will determine the success of the poverty reduction strategy.

Series:

Country Report No. 2005/999

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

November 17, 2005

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451957280/1934-7685

Stock No:

1BDGEA2005005

Format:

Paper

Pages:

370

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