Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction

Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9290925248
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The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) was established in May 2000 and provides direct grant assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable groups in developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) while fostering long-term social and economic development. The grants target poverty reduction initiatives with the direct participation of nongovernment organizations, community groups, and civil society. In 2009, the Government of Japan and ADB expanded the scope of JFPR to include provision of support to DMCs through capacity development, policy and advisory, research and development, and project preparatory technical assistance.

Republic of Tajikistan

Republic of Tajikistan
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2005-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451837062
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This paper examines Tajikistan’s 2004 Article IV Consultation and Fourth Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility. Strengthened fiscal discipline and tighter monetary policy have reduced inflation from 40 percent in 2001 to 5.6 percent in 2004. Strong growth in tax revenues and continued expenditure restraint contributed to small fiscal surpluses during the past two years. Nonetheless, progress in a number of priority reform areas envisaged in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper has been slow. In particular, the business environment and public and private sector transparency and governance need to be strengthened further.