Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP) are prepared by governments all over the world through a participatory process involving civil society and development partners. As a first step before preparation of a PRSP, many countries develop an Interim PRSP (I-PRSP). An I-PRSP is meant to outline a country’s existing poverty reduction strategy and to provide a road-map for the development of the full PRSP (a timeline for poverty diagnostics, recognition of policy areas that need evaluation and reform, envisaged participatory process, etc). It is expected that a full PRSP should be completed within about 12 months of an I-PRSP, though more time can be taken if needed.
There are five core principles underlying the development and implementation of poverty reduction strategies. The strategies should be:
country-driven — involving broad-based participation by civil society and the private sector in all operational steps;
results-oriented — focusing on outcomes that would benefit the poor;
comprehensive in recognizing the multidimensional nature of poverty;
partnership-oriented — involving coordinated participation of development partners (bilateral, multilateral, and non-governmental);
based on a long-term perspective for poverty reduction.
Steps taken so far in Bangladesh
In March 2003, Bangladesh produced the National Strategy for Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction and Social Development, equivalent to the I-PRSP. This document outlines Bangladesh’s strategy to reduce poverty reduction and to achieve the Millenium Goals. The strategy was shared with development partners during 2003, and formed the basis for discussions between Government and donors at the Bangladesh Development Forum in May 2003.
In late 2003, twelve Thematic Groups were established by the Government to facilitate the process of moving towards the PRSP. These groups carried out consultations during 2004 with civil society, donors, and others
and produced the draft PRSP on 12 January 2005. PRSP was submitted to the Executive Committee on the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on 18 October 2005.
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- (2005) Budget in Brief 2005-06
[Web link]
- (2005) PRSP: Parliamentarians Perspective
[PDF, 90 Kb]
- (2005) How poor-friendly is the budget?
[URL]
- (2004) PRSP as Theatre — backstage policy-making and the future of the PRSP approach
[PDF, 433 Kb]
- (2004) PRSP Status Report-IMF.
[PDF, 429 Kb]
- (2004) Meeting of the NSC with the LCG on PRSP, Dr. Kamaluddin Siddiqui, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.
[Powerpoint File, 252 Kb]
- (2004) PRSP Preparation, Participatory Consultation, Dr. Quazi Mesbahuddin Ahmed, Member General Economics Division & Member-Secretary NSC.
[Powerpoint File, 307 Kb]
- (March 2003) A National Strategy for Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction and Social Development
[zip file, 228.6 Kb]
- Development Partners Workshop Report. PRSP and Plan of Action (POA) for Agriculture: Framework for Progress.
[Word Doc, 137 Kb]
- From I-PRSP to PRSP: Steps and Processes. Presented by Dr Quazi Mesbahuddin Ahmed, Member, General Economics Division, Planning Commission.
[Powerpoint File, 137 Kb]
- Development Partners Workshop Report. PRSP and Plan of Action (POA) for Agriculture: Framework for Progress.
[Word Doc, 137 Kb]
- From I-PRSP to PRSP: Steps and Processes. Presented by Dr Quazi Mesbahuddin Ahmed, Member, General Economics Division, Planning Commission.
[Powerpoint File, 137 Kb]
- Joint Staff Assessment of the IPRSP : International Development Association and International Monetary Fund.
[PDF Doc, 555 Kb]
- PRSP Process – Bangladesh: Civil society comments on the iPRSP.
[Powerpoint File, 49 Kb]
- (May 2003) Gender Analysis of “Bangladesh: A National Strategy for Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction and Social Development”.
[Word File, 108 Kb]
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PRSP TASK FORCE |
The LCG Plenary formed a Task Force to coordinate the LCG Sub-Group comments on the Draft PRSP. The Task Force includes
members from ADB, Canadian High Commission, DFID, IMF, UNDP and World Bank.
To communicate with the task force send your e-mail at:
info@lcgbangladesh.org
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