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Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 66
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This report seeks to build a better understanding of the nature of poverty in Nepal, and to provide an affordable set of strategic options for ADB in helping the Government reduce poverty.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2003-11-21
Total Pages: 13
ISBN-13: 145182999X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Joint Staff Assessment on Nepal’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) highlights the PRSP process aimed to provide sustainable macroeconomic framework, improving governance and the overall policy environment. It reviews the execution of the envisaged programs, expenditure planning, public expenditure management system, and the effectiveness of the monitoring system. It also identifies some shortcomings of the PRSP that could be addressed over time and reflected in the annual progress reports to ensure that the strategy is fully effective and operational.
Author: Devendra Chhetry
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2009-03
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 1437905641
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Reviews the poverty measuring practices, available measures of poverty, and economic growth figures of Nepal. The poverty rates for FY 1976-77, 1984-85, and 1995-96 are found to be not comparable due to change in methodology over time. The three poverty rates average 40%. Nepal has experienced high economic growth during the 7th (1985-86 to 1989-90) and 8th (1992-93 to 1996-97) Plan periods with no strong evidences of poverty reduction. This incompatible result is partially explained by comparing growth of the agricultural sector with the role of the sector in providing employment and income generation at the household level, and by comparing social indicators particularly literacy rate with the growth of the nonagricultural sector. Tables.
Author: Michael Lokshin
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 59
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Using two rounds of nationally representative household survey data in this study, the authors measure the impact on poverty in Nepal of local and international migration for work. They apply an instrumental variable approach to deal with nonrandom selection of migrants and simulate various scenarios for the different levels of work-related migration, comparing observed and counterfactual household expenditure distribution. The results indicate that one-fifth of the poverty reduction in Nepal occurring between 1995 and 2004 can be attributed to increased levels of work-related migration and remittances sent home. The authors also show that while the increase in work migration abroad was the leading cause of this poverty reduction, internal migration also played an important role. The findings show that strategies for economic growth and poverty reduction in Nepal should consider aspects of the dynamics of domestic and international migration.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2007-06-18
Total Pages: 81
ISBN-13: 1451830084
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This paper discusses key findings of the Fourth Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) for Nepal. The PRGF-supported program is broadly on track. All quantitative performance criteria for the fourth review were met. A number of structural performance criteria and benchmarks have been implemented, albeit with delays. For those that have not been completed, substantial progress has been made. With this, the authorities have requested waivers for four structural performance criteria and completion of the fourth review, as well as modification of performance criteria for the fifth review.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2006-11-16
Total Pages: 75
ISBN-13: 145183005X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Major political developments have taken place in Nepal since the Executive Board concluded the Article IV Consultation in January 2006. The Koirala government is keen on early resumption of the IMF-supported program to help maintain macroeconomic stability. The international community has welcomed the peace process and has extended financial aid. Progress on structural reforms was slow owing to political uncertainties, an unsettled security environment, and inertia in policy implementation. The authorities outlined an economic program for 2006/07 consistent with Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP)/Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) objectives.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Published: 2006-12-19
Total Pages: 7
ISBN-13: 9781451830064
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This note documents slow economic growth and significant delays in reform implementation owing to continued political instability and conflict. The annual progress report (APR) reviews progress in the power sector, but does not mention some critical challenges. It outlines some progress in public sector reforms and private sector development. The APR analyzes the impact on disadvantaged groups of several government of Nepal's programs, but recognizes a decrease in spending for targeted programs. Progress has been made in finalizing and launching of a framework for monitoring and evaluation.
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Published: 2004-10-21
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13: 1451829922
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This paper focuses on Nepal’s First Review of the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) and Request for Waiver of Performance Criteria. The difficult political and security situation notwithstanding, the PRGF-supported program is broadly on track. All quantitative targets for the first review were met, and all structural reform measures are expected to be implemented by the Board date, although some actions were completed after the target dates. For 2003/04, real GDP growth is estimated at 31⁄2 percent, in line with the program.
Author: Rameshwar Bahadur Singh
Publisher:
Published: 1983
Total Pages: 140
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →FAO pub. Consultant report on rural area poverty alleviation in Nepal - analyses trends in economic growth, agricultural development, population growth, rural employment, rural migration, trade, prices, wages of agricultural workers, etc.; examines changes in land tenure, rural area income distribution and satisfaction of basic needs; reviews evolution of development policies for rural development and agrarian reform. References and statistical tables.
