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Focusing on the evaluations of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) Initiative, this volume presents summaries of 10 country case studies examining the effectiveness of World Bank and IMF support. Conducted by the Independent Evaluation Office of the IMF and the Operations Evaluation Department of the World Bank, these assessments highlight the outcomes of countries that developed Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) in the latter half of 2003, providing valuable insights into the initiative's impact on poverty reduction efforts.

Focusing on the effectiveness of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Initiative, this book delivers an independent assessment of the World Bank's role in supporting economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean. It presents a comprehensive review of progress in ten PRSP countries, including Albania, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, based on extensive discussions with national stakeholders and analytical research. The insights aim to inform the broader development community on strategies for poverty alleviation and the impact of institutional support.