Project Info
Project Code
0405A
Tranche
T04
Tranche Type
Regular
Status
Closed
Title
Enhancing knowledge sharing to support the poverty reduction strategy process in Africa
Entities
Implementing Entity (Lead)
ECA
Financial and Evaluation Info
Total Budget
$580,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No
Countries and Regions
Areas of Work
Thematic Clusters
Social Development
Objective and Expected Outcomes
Objective
To strengthen the capacity of African countries to meet the MDGs, especially the goal of reducing extreme poverty in half. Through knowledge sharing mechanisms connected to the PRSP-LG, the aim is to nurture African-owned PRSs
Expected Outcome 1
A strengthened knowledge base on practice among African countries on national poverty reduction strategies, including the PRS process
Expected Outcome 2
Strengthened linkages between PRS country teams and in-country as well as regional and Diaspora research institutions and networks, towards more demand-drive research on poverty
Expected Outcome 3
Improved capacity of member States for economic and social policy formulation and management