IMF Staff Country Reports

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note

Publication Date:

July 11, 2006

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper provides an initial comprehensive framework for Afghanistan to build institutions, sustain growth, and reduce poverty. First, macroeconomic, political, and security risks were identified. As the interim strategy presents a very ambitious five-year framework, there is an urgent need for prioritization. The lack of human resources is the major constraint. The investments proposed for agriculture and rural development show a strong commitment to rural areas and to supporting the private sector. The government needs a realistic timeline to complete the Afghanistan National Development Strategy.

Series:

Country Report No. 2006/252

Subject:

Budget planning and preparation Health Poverty Poverty reduction Poverty reduction strategy Public financial management (PFM)