1. The PRS context

2. PRS snapshot Introduced in late 1999 Intended a fundamental shift in relationship 50 countries –About half in sub-Saharan Africa –About half HIPC Average implementation, 2 ½ years

3. Key PRS pillars Poverty Reduction Strategy Country- driven Results- oriented Comprehensive Partnerships Long-term perspective

4. Much more customized Linked to country decision making processes and systems Not just to program donor resources Keep Country Priorities, Processes, and Systems at the Center Plan/ Strategy Domestic Constituents Policies, Programs, Public actions Poverty- and results- oriented Prioritized Well- implemented Institution and capacity building agenda effective monitoring institutionalized participation: who, when, how, what links to budgets Government Informed by analysis Not just about resources

5. These same factors help keep countries in the drivers seat Better development outcomesirrespective of donor funds Plan/ Strategy Domestic Constituents Policies, Programs, Public actions Poverty- and results- oriented Prioritized Well- implemented Institution and capacity building agenda effective monitoring institutionalized participation: who, when, how, what links to budgets Government Plan/ Strategy Domestic Constituents External Actors Policies, Programs, Public actions Poverty- and results- oriented Prioritized Well- implemented more aid Predictable, budget cycle harmonized aligned Institution and capacity building agenda effective monitoring institutionalized participation: who, when, how, what links to budgets Government Better Aid Keep Country Priorities, Processes, and Systems at the Center Informed by analysis