[stop-imf] Media Toolkit on PRSPs

[robert weissman]

*Who=92s richer, who=92s poorer? *

*A journalist=92s guide to the politics of poverty reduction strategies*



This new briefing document is the first in a series for journalists in
developing countries on poverty reduction strategies.  It is published
amid an increasing focus on poverty in the wake of events such as the
G8, the UN=92s discussion of the Millennium Development Goals and the
recent IMF/World Bank meetings.



The publication is part of a Panos project, *Raising Debate:
Transparency and Ownership in Poverty Reduction Strategies*, which aims
to strengthen communication and dialogue about poverty and strategies to
address poverty, especially Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs).
PRSPs have a huge effect on food prices, taxes, wages and social
spending, and ordinary people are supposed to be involved in shaping
these plans.  Panos is working with the media to stimulate inclusive
public debate on whether, and how, PRSPs can tackle poverty.



To read* Who=92s richer, who=92s poorer, *please click here:
*http://www.panos.org.uk/files/prsptoolkit1.pdf*



For further information, please contact Mark Covey on +44(0)20 7239 7622
or mark.covey@panos.org.uk <mailto:mark.covey@panos.org.uk> or visit the
Panos London website: www.panos.org.uk/globalisation
<http://www.panos.org.uk/globalisation>