Poverty Reduction Framework
Pillars and Themes of the Enhanced Poverty Reduction Strategy
ADB adopted poverty reduction as overarching goal in 1999. It contributes to systemic poverty reduction results in partner countries through investment, policy advice, and knowledge to promote:
ADB’s enhanced Poverty Reduction Strategy (2004) further emphasizes five thematic areas supporting these 3 pillars in promoting:
| Did you know? The ADB Board of Directors recently approved a Safeguard Policy Statement that will strengthen protections already in place to avoid or minimize the adverse impacts of ADB-supported projects on the environment and affected people. |
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