Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report

October 21, 2008

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Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2008) accessed December 21, 2024

Summary

This Annual Progress Report (APR) reviews the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). Noticeable improvements have also occurred in many economic, social, institutional, and legal development areas. While strengthening the management of the public sector and governance, the GoL is increasing public investment to develop physical and social infrastructure and promote human resources. The promotion of the private sector is receiving greater attention through significant improvements in the business climate and trade facilitation. Macroeconomic indicators are also evolving in a satisfactorily manner.

Subject: Agricultural commodities, Budget planning and preparation, Commodities, Education, Health, Labor, Public financial management (PFM)

Keywords: Agricultural commodities, CR, Economic growth, Global, GoL, Government, Government effort, ISCR, Management, National budget, Official development assistance, Private sector, Sector working groups

Publication Details

Pages:

32
Volume:

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DOI:

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Issue:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2008/342
Stock No:

1LAOEA2008003
ISBN:

9781451822618
ISSN:

1934-7685

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