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Fighting Poverty in Asia and the Pacific

This presentation discusses the nature of poverty. It also details ADB's framework and strategy for poverty reduction, and program for action.

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Fighting Poverty in Asia and the Pacific: The Poverty Reduction Strategy

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Contents

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Introduction

• The Nature of Poverty
• A Framework for Poverty Reduction
• Pro-Poor, Sustainable Economic Growth
• Social Development
• Good Governance

The Strategy

• Poverty Analysis
• Country Strategies
• The Operational Cycle
• Project Typology
• Program and Lending Targets
• Project Selection
• Cross- Cutting Priorities
• Sector Priorities
• Using New Tools
• Monitoring Impact
• Coordination

A Program for Action

• Retooling
• New Instruments
• Lending Targets
• Working with Partners
• Monitoring and Review

Annex 1— Presidents Reaffirm Poverty Fight

Annex 2— Poverty Partnership Agreements

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