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Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (2001-2015).

Country/Territory
Honduras
Document type
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agro-forestry Smallholders/peasants Social protection Sustainable development Financial agricultural measures Contract farming Gender Indigenous peoples Local government Public participation Cultural heritage Climate change Risk assessment/management Food security Nutrition Poverty
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, North-East Pacific
Entry into force notes
2001-2015.
Abstract

The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper is a multi-sectoral strategy applicable at the national level and covering the period 2001-2015. The fundamental objective of the Strategy is to reduce poverty significantly and sustainably, based on accelerated and sustained economic growth whose benefits are distributed more equitably. The Government of Honduras will seek to work on the following six strategic areas to achieve the Strategy’s objective: 1) accelerating equitable and sustainable economic growth; 2) reducing poverty in rural areas; 3) reducing urban poverty; 4) investing in human capital; 5) strengthening social protection for specific groups; and 6) guaranteeing the sustainability of the strategy. The Strategy prioritizes on interventions on groups and sectors with the greatest social vulnerability. Within the poorest departments, special attention will be given to groups living in rural areas

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Política Nacional de la Mujer: Primer Plan Nacional de Igualdad de Oportunidades, 2002-2007.

Legislation | Honduras | 2002

Keyword: Gender, Indigenous peoples, Agricultural development, Poverty, Smallholders/peasants, Credit, Food security, Public health, Land tenure

Source: FAO, FAOLEX