Regions and Countries

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p. 13 of 21 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy III. Sector Strategies A. Agriculture B. Infrastructure C. Social Infrastructure and Environment D. Governance Dimensions of ADB Operations E. Poverty Dimensions of ADB Operations F. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations G. Private Sector Development IV. Regional Cooperation V. Donor Activities and Aid Coordination VI. Cofinancing and Catalyzing External Resources VII. ADB’s Operational Program VIII. Economic and Sector Work Program IX. Local Cost Financing

Country Assistance Plans - Kiribati : III. Sector Strategies

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E.Poverty Dimensions of ADB Operations

25. The ongoing SAPHE (poverty interventions) project will significantly contribute to improvements in the quality of life for the people of Tarawa by providing safe drinking water, improving public health, and the environment. The proposed OIDP in 2000 (poverty interventions) and OIDP Implementation in 2002 would improve social and economic opportunities for the people of the outer islands through promotion of employment generation activities, and improved physical and social infrastructure. This would contribute to improving the productivity of local activities and lead to higher cash incomes as well as improve the quality of life in the outer islands. The proposed Poverty Assessment and Strategy TA in 2001 will assist the Government to identify a country specific poverty line for Kiribati and to prepare a poverty reduction strategy to be reflected in MTS.

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