Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note

International Monetary Fund

No 2006/252, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: This paper provides an initial comprehensive framework for Afghanistan to build institutions, sustain growth, and reduce poverty. First, macroeconomic, political, and security risks were identified. As the interim strategy presents a very ambitious five-year framework, there is an urgent need for prioritization. The lack of human resources is the major constraint. The investments proposed for agriculture and rural development show a strong commitment to rural areas and to supporting the private sector. The government needs a realistic timeline to complete the Afghanistan National Development Strategy.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; government capacity; appropriation procedure; strategy need; government communication network; I-ANDS objective; government priority; government framework; government decision-making; trade regime; Poverty reduction strategy; Poverty reduction; Budget planning and preparation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 12
Date: 2006-07-11
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