## Can PRGF Policy Levers Improve Institutions and Lead to Sustained Growth?

_Policy Papers, August 8, 2005_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: August 8, 2005
- Series: Policy Papers
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### Summary findings
- Broad economic institutions are of fundamental importance for sustained economic growth.
- Changing these institutions is difficult, particularly for outsiders.
- Despite these challenges, there is a role for the Fund to play in assisting low-income countries to create conditions for sustained growth acceleration.

### Policy implications
- The Fund can contribute to creating conditions for sustained growth acceleration in low-income countries even though direct institutional change is difficult.
- Assistance should focus on feasible levers that support the creation of enabling conditions for institutional development and growth.

### Publication details and metadata
- Publication date: August 8, 2005
- Subject: Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility

*Can PRGF Policy Levers Improve Institutions and Lead to Sustained Growth?, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 0) accessed 9/18/2026*

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