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Country Strategy and Program

The new Country Strategy and Program (CSP) for 2005-2007 is an innovative and flexible approach designed to build on the lessons of the past, better accommodate policy and economic uncertainties, and produce more demonstrable impact in reducing poverty.

ADB aims to respond to the needs of the poor by supporting projects that help small businesses raise income and productivity, and provide the poor with access to water, housing, electricity and proper health care.

We also assist the Government in implementing policies and programs that provide favorable environment for business, improve governance, and facilitate faster delivery of services.

ADB's programs are based on a Country Operational Strategy [ PDF ] that came about in 1998 after intensive consultations with the Government and other stakeholders. In 2001, the Government and ADB signed the Poverty Partnership Agreement [ PDF ], which represents our commitment to reducing poverty in the Philippines.

Our most recent strategies and programs are elaborated in our new CSP, under which the amount of new lending will depend on the pace of fiscal consolidation and key sector reforms.