Poverty and social impact analysis by the IMF : review of methodology and selected evidence

Author(s)

• Gillingham, Robert
• International Monetary Fund

Bibliographic Information

Poverty and social impact analysis by the IMF : review of methodology and selected evidence

Robert Gillingham, editor

International Monetary Fund, c2008

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-132)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) is used by the IMF to provide support for countries' implementation of their poverty reduction and growth strategies. A key requirement in the design of PRGF programs is understanding the effects of reform program measures on vulnerable groups - particularly the poor - and how to devise measures to mitigate any negative effects. Poverty and social impact analysis (PSIA) is a critical instrument for pursuing this goal. The IMF has therefore established a small group of staff economists to facilitate the integration of PSIA into PRGF-supported programs. In this book, the group's members review analytical techniques used in PSIA as well as several important topics to which PSIA can make valuable contributions. These reviews should prove useful and interesting to readers interested in PSIA in general and the IMF's PSIA efforts in particular.

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• NCID: BA86342420
• ISBN:
  • 9781589066625
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Washington, D.C.
• Pages/Volumes: iv, 132 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HC60
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Economic assistance -- Social aspects
  • LCSH : Poverty -- Social aspects
  • LCSH : Developing countries -- Social conditions
  • LCSH : Developing countries -- Economic conditions
  • LCSH : Developing countries -- Economic policy
  • LCSH : International Monetary Fund