Georgia: Joint Staff Assessment of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund

No 2003/348, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Program of Georgia (EDPRP) is the first full poverty reduction strategy paper (PRSP) prepared by the government. The PRSP presents two macroeconomic scenarios, a realistic one and an optimistic one. The presentation of fiscal policy objectives in the EDPRP suffers from lack of specificity on the main components of future tax reform. IMF staff has advised strongly against the EDPRP proposal to set up a special Poverty Alleviation Fund within the regular state budget. The participation and communication program is thorough and detailed.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; government; government commission; EDPRP website; EDPRP discussion material; administration; EDPRP proposal; EDPRP secretariat; government's commitment; support of the tea industry; government support; Poverty reduction strategy; Budget planning and preparation; Civil society; Poverty reduction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 12
Date: 2003-11-07
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