Guyana Poverty Reduction and Public Management Operation

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The Poverty Reduction and Public Management Operation for Guyana supports the implementation of critical reforms in public sector Management. The PRPMO supports the implementation of the Government's poverty reduction strategy laid out in the PRSP and the PRSP Progress Reports, and for reaching the Millennium Development Goals. In particular, the proposed operation will contribute to improving the transparency, accountability, and efficiency with which public resources are utilized. In addition, the PRPMO will help improve the Government's institutional capacity to monitor progress under the PRSP, evaluate the impact of poverty reduction programs, and improve the statistical information for poverty analysis and targeting. Finally, the operation will support actions to strengthen environmental management and regulations to ensure the sustainable use of Guyana's natural resources. This is a single tranche operation.