IMF Staff Country Reports

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Progress Report

Publication Date:

February 12, 2004

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This report assesses the Annual Progress Report on the implementation of the Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction Program (SDPRP), which is the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Ethiopia. It reviews the fundamental development objectives of the SDPRP to build a free-market economic system in the country, which will enable the economy to develop rapidly, to end dependence on food aid, and to allow poor people to benefit from economic growth. It also assesses the challenges and prospects in the SDPRP continued implementation.

Series:

Country Report No. 2004/037

Subject:

Education Food security Health Population and demographics Poverty