Ghana: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note

IMF Staff Country Reports, August 3, 2009

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The document is a Joint Staff Advisory Note providing IMF staff advice on key priorities for strengthening the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II) for Ghana and for ensuring its effective implementation.
It highlights critical areas that could justify renewed focus and welcomes progress reported in the annual progress report.
IMF staff commends the Ghanaian authorities for the breadth and scope of the document and for the candid treatment of some issues.

Strengthen the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II) to ensure effective implementation.
Identify and refocus on critical areas requiring renewed attention to achieve strategy objectives.
Maintain candid assessment of issues to support accountability and targeted policy action.

Commendation for the breadth and scope of the GPRS II document.
Commendation for candid treatment of some issues within the annual progress report.
IMF staff notes progress in several areas reported in the annual progress report (specific areas of progress are acknowledged but not enumerated in the summary).

International Monetary Fund. "Ghana: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note", August 3, 2009.