Nicaragua: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note

Publication Date:

May 16, 2006

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Nicaragua’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper discusses several strategic policies for boosting medium-term economic growth. The role of the private sector as the main engine of growth through the stimulation of investment and exports is underscored. It also emphasizes the objective of broad-based economic growth that promotes employment and rural development. To this end, the authorities intend to improve the investment climate, increase public infrastructure spending, enhance investment in human capital, and strengthen protection of vulnerable groups.

Series:

Country Report No. 2006/172

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

May 16, 2006

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451829266/1934-7685

Stock No:

1NICEA2006001

Pages:

15

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