Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers
and
Related Policy Papers

Review of PRGF-HIPC Financing, the Adequacy of the Reserve Account of the PRGF Trust, and Subsidization of Emergency Assistance, March 23, 2005

2005 Review of Progress in Implementing the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) Approach, March 23, 2005

Operational Guidance Note on Access Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, November 9, 2004

Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers—Proposed Amendments to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) Trust and the PRGF-HIPC Trust Instruments November 4, 2004

Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers - Progress in Implementation, September 20, 2004

The Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) - A Factsheet

Debt Relief under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative - A Factsheet

Factsheets List



Poverty Reduction Strategy Documents—Updated Staff Guidance

Prepared by the Policy Development and Review Department
(In consultation with other departments)

June 30, 2005

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Contents

Guidance Note for Fund Staff on the Modified Poverty Reduction Strategy Framework and the Implications for PRGF and HIPC Operations

    Definitions and Timelines for Poverty Reduction Strategy
       Documentation
    Joint Staff Advisory Notes
    Poverty Reduction Strategies and the PRGF
    Poverty Reduction Strategies and the HIPC Initiative
    Other issues

Guidelines for World Bank and IMF Staffs for Joint Staff Advisory Notes (JSAN) for Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers

    Implications of Recent Changes to the PRS Architecture
    Structure of the JSAN
    Annex 1: Questions for consideration when determining what
       advice to provide in the JSAN

Guidelines for World Bank and IMF Staffs for Joint Staff Advisory Notes (JSAN) of PRS Annual Progress Reports (APR) on Implementation

    Implications of Recent Changes to the PRS Architecture
    Purpose and content of the JSAN