Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report
IMF Staff Country Reports, October 21, 2008
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Bibliographic details
- Published: October 21, 2008
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451822618.002
Summary findings
- The Annual Progress Report (APR) reviews the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR).
- Noticeable improvements have occurred in many economic, social, institutional, and legal development areas.
- The Government of Laos (GoL) is strengthening management of the public sector and governance.
- The GoL is increasing public investment to develop physical and social infrastructure and promote human resources.
- Promotion of the private sector is receiving greater attention through significant improvements in the business climate and trade facilitation.
- Macroeconomic indicators are evolving in a satisfactorily manner.
Sectoral focus and subjects covered
- Agricultural commodities
- Budget planning and preparation
- Commodities
- Education
- Health
- Labor
- Public financial management (PFM)
Keywords and emphasis
- Agricultural commodities, CR, economic growth, Global, GoL, government, government effort, ISCR, management, national budget, official development assistance, private sector, sector working groups
Publication and document metadata (exact values)
- Pages: 32
- Volume: 2008
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451822618.002
- Issue: 342
- Series: Country Report No. 2008/342
- Stock No: 1LAOEA2008003
- ISBN: 9781451822618
- ISSN: 1934-7685
International Monetary Fund. "Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report", IMF Staff Country Reports 2008, 342 (2008).