IMF Staff Country Reports

Niger: Joint Staff Advisory Note of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report

Publication Date:

March 4, 2005

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Joint Staff Advisory Note reviews the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report for Niger. The lackluster economic performance in 2004 underscores Niger’s vulnerability to exogenous shocks. The progress report suggests that to firmly put the economy on a path of sustained and strong growth, reforms to improve the supply response should be expedited. The report also stresses that the implementation of recently developed growth-enhancing strategies, especially for the rural and infrastructure sectors, should be expedited; and complementary strategies such as for export diversification and tourism development should be defined.

Series:

Country Report No. 2005/066

Subject:

Budget planning and preparation Education Health Poverty Poverty reduction strategy Public financial management (PFM)