Tajikistan - Second Programmatic Public Expenditure Review : Volume 1. Main Report

Abstract

This report, Second Programmatic Public
 Expenditure Review (PPER 2), is a sequel to PPER, which was
 published in July 2007. PPER 2 provides a detailed analysis
 of key public expenditure issues in Tajikistan and reports
 on the nonlending policy dialogue and technical assistance
 programs managed and coordinated by the World Bank. PPER 2
 has a special focus on social sectors, especially the health
 and education sectors. Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys
 (PETS) carried out for the first time in Tajikistan in 2007
 contributed to the findings in this report. The report also
 updates the macroeconomic and fiscal situation to take
 account of important developments in 2007 and analyzes the
 implications of energy sector reforms and investments for
 fiscal sustainability. This report is intended to contribute
 to improving the quality of life in Tajikistan through a
 comprehensive reform program. It spells out the
 macroeconomic, energy, and budget reforms necessary to
 achieve the growth the country seeks and, at the same time
 (and frequently via the same measures) the social welfare
 targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).