Government of Mali - Ministry of the Economy and Finances

Published purpose

This general budget support project aimed to support the implementation of Mali’s 2007–2011 Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (GPRSP), the Government’s basic policy document. The GPRSP focused on a policy of sustained growth, while expediting progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The GPRSP revolved around three strategic directions: (i) development of infrastructure and the productive sector; (ii) pursuit and consolidation of public-sector reforms; and (iii) strengthening of the social sector. Canada was working closely with other donors and with the Government of Mali to strengthen its aid effectiveness, focusing on the accountability, transparency, and effectiveness of national systems, greater donor coordination and harmonization, and mutual responsibility. This project was continually monitored and evaluated, in cooperation with other donors. By providing budget support to the Public Treasury, this project aimed to strengthen Mali’s national programs and to modernize its public-sector financial management. The project focused on more effective and transparent public-sector financial management that was consistent with poverty reduction objectives and greater mobilization of resources to fund Mali’s development. The project built Mali’s capacity to achieve greater and sustainable economic growth, to reduce poverty, and to improve the well-being of the people of Mali.