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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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Contents

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

Additional Information

Contact Persons


European Representative Office
Asian Development Bank
8 May 2000