Kenya: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund

No 2005/011, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: This paper on Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) on Kenya explains macroeconomic, structural, and social policies in support of growth and poverty reduction, as well as associated external financing needs and major sources of financing. The overall objective of macroeconomic policy is to restore economic growth within a sustainable framework of low inflation and healthy balance of payments. The primary objective of the health sector reform process is to enhance accessibility and affordability of quality basic health services for all Kenyans with special emphasis on the poor and vulnerable.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; private sector; public expenditure; economic recovery; gross domestic product; monetary policy; steering committee; permanent secretary; child labour; reform program; Development partners; government policy; resource allocation; public policy; national budget; government plan; East Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 152
Date: 2005-01-12
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