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

Robert Gillingham, editor

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 prog

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Year of publication:	c2008
Other Persons:	Gillingham, Robert (contributor)
Institutions:	International Monetary Fund (contributor)
Publisher:	Washington, D.C : International Monetary Fund
Subject:	Entwicklungsländer \| Developing countries \| Armut \| Poverty \| Soziale Folgen \| Social impact \| Wirtschaftspolitik \| Economic policy
Description of contents:	Table of Contents [external.dandelon.com]