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Issue 26 • April 2009

CoP-MfDR Publishes Book on Asian MfDR Experiences
Since its creation in March 2006, the Community of Practice on MfDR has supported the efforts of governments in developing countries to strengthen their capacity for MfDR. Because of its work, the group has accumulated considerable knowledge and experiences across a wide range of countries and public sector environments, which are showcased in the group's 2009 publication, Moving from Concept to Action: Asian Experiences on MfDR.

Pakistan Country Partnership Strategy: 2009-2013
ADB's country partnership strategy (CPS) will support Pakistan’s efforts to produce sustained economic growth and poverty reduction. The CPS is consistent with Pakistan’s development priorities. It is also both focused and results-oriented. It covers sectors and themes aligned with ADB’s long-term strategic framework (Strategy 2020), in particular through its emphasis on selectivity and focus.

Helping Build an Efficient Public Service in Timor-Leste
Building an efficient public service is among the many challenges faced by one of the world's newest and least developed nations—Timor-Leste. A partnership between the Government and the Asian Developemnt Bank ADB has resulted in a series of training programs that have boosted the efficiency of the public service.

New Additions to the MfDR Resource Center

1. Gender Mainstreaming at the Bangladesh Resident Mission
2. Jakarta Commitment: Indonesia and development partners sign agreement to increase aid effectiveness

Country Spotlight:

Kyrgyz Republic
A Joint Country Support Strategy (JCSS) 2007–2010 was prepared by ADB, Swiss Cooperation, United Kingdom Department for International Development, United Nations Agencies, and World Bank Group and is closely aligned with the Government’s development goals. The country operations business plan for 2009 –2011 is broadly in line with the JCSS priorities, with some adjustments in the lending and non-lending program.

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