Defining an Agenda for Poverty Reduction

Abstract

The theme of the Forum was “policy and institutional reforms for poverty reduction.” Thirty-six separate sessions considered questions relating to this broad theme. Sessions under the general theme of policy and institutional reform covered three topics: (i) the political economy of poverty reduction, (ii) the ingredients of pro-poor growth, and (iii) social protection. More than 160 individuals formally addressed the delegates and an even greater number took part in the discussions that followed the formal presentations.