Countries and Regions

	Table of Contents
p. 11 of 25 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy A. The COS B Country Operational Framework C. Progress in COS Implementation D. Partnership Agreement on Poverty Reduction (PAPR) III. Sector Strategies 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 - Pakistan : II. Country Operational Strategy

---

D. Poverty Partnership Agreement

46. A new Country Operational Strategy by the ADB is to be formulated in 2000/2001. As a first step, a detailed poverty situation analysis is being undertaken in 2000 based on existing information available, to assess country performance in achieving poverty reduction in the past and review poverty impacts of past ADB assistance. The findings of the strategy will be discussed by stakeholders in a public forum jointly organized by the Government and the ADB. This will involve a participatory approach at provincial level and ensure adequate involvement of all social groups and particular emphasis will be placed on the need to overcome the pervasive gender dimensions of poverty reduction in Pakistan. The role of the ongoing SAP, other donors' programs and other ongoing poverty-oriented interventions will also need to be carefully assessed. A Partnership Agreement between the Government and the ADB will then be concluded, most likely by second quarter 2001. The agreement will not only set out a long term vision of poverty reduction, but also key indicators, institutional milestones, and a specific assistance plan for ADB's operations in the country. A cautious and flexible approach will be needed which acknowledges the realities of Pakistan's weak implementation capacity, its economic outlook and the likely political uncertainties in the short-medium term.

Back C. Progress in COS Implementation	Next III. Sector Strategies