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Event

Date

Key Actors

SEDP and PRSP processes are launched at government workshop.  Phase One of preparing the SEDP begins.

18 May 2000

MoP, ADB

RGC declares its wish for just one process at Consultative Group meeting.

24-26 May 2000

RGC

First drafts of the I-PRSP are completed and circulated among some Embassies and donor institutions.

July 2000

MoEF

Sixth draft of the I-PRSP is circulated among donors and NGOs in English.

Aug 2000

MoEF

NGO Forum launches consultation among NGOs on the I-PRSP, culminating in a National Workshop on 24-25 October 2000.

Sept-Oct 2000

NGO Forum

ADB begins a Participatory Poverty Assessment.

Oct 2000

ADB, MoP

Eighth draft of the I-PRSP is translated into Khmer and past by the Council of Ministers.

27 Oct 2000

Council of Ministers

NGO Forum releases its comments on the I-PRSP in a meeting with government and donor representatives.

3 Nov 2000

NGO Forum

World Bank and IMF Boards accept the I-PRSP.

Jan 2001

World Bank and IMF

The I-PRSP is released in Khmer for the first time.

Jan 2001

MoEF

Results of the Participatory Poverty Assessment are presented to government, donors and NGOs, but the written report is not yet released.

30-31 Jan 2001

ADB, MoP

First draft of the SEDP is released to donors and NGOs in English.

5 March 2001

ADB, MoP

The SEDP is presented at a workshop for government, donors and NGOs.

22 March 2001

ADB, MoP

Second draft of the SEDP is completed. Translation of the document into Khmer begins.

31 March 2001

ADB, MoP

Workshop to launch the full PRSP is held.  ADB suggests that the deadline for the SEDP be extended to October.  World Bank and IMF announce flexibility on the timing and content of the full PRSP.

25-26 April 2001

World Bank, MoP

The Ministry of Planning distributes to donors and NGOs the second draft of the SEDP in English and Khmer, and requests comments.

23 July 2001

MoP