§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what consideration is given to anti-corruption strategies in the formulation of poverty reduction strategy papers. [76772]
§ Clare ShortWhile no rigid guidelines have been set for Poverty Reduction Strategies (PRS), it is expected that countries will address major impediments to poverty reduction such as corruption. My Department continues to work closely with IMF, the World Bank, and the World Bank Institute on a wide range of initiatives to support anti corruption measures in partner countries, and in the development of Poverty Reduction Strategies (PRS). Commitments and plans for anti-corruption programmes can also be assessed when the PRS is presented to the IMF and World Bank Boards.