This brief presents findings and recommendations drawn from a seven-country review of ActionAid engagement of World Bank/International Monetary Fund policies with particular focus on Poverty Reduction Strategies (PRS).
This paper analyzes the implications community participation has on education and examines World Bank practices related to community participation in education.
Part of the Consultations with the Poor. Background research to inform 'Voices of the Poor' and the 'World Development Report 2000/1: Attacking Poverty.'
The Danish ministry of Foreign Affairs requested the Danish embassies in the following countries to respond to the questionnaire, where the PRSP process has started; Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Uganda and Vietnam.
This paper synthesises the key findings from case studies in five countries (Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda), each of which examined how public expenditure management has been linked to poverty reduction policy goals.
This article reports on the efforts of the Malawi Social Action Fund (MASAF) to help women gain better access to health and education facilities and employment opportunities.