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:
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