Second National Poverty Reduction Strategy II (2012–2016).

This Second National Poverty Reduction Strategy II (2012–2016), consisting of 13 sections, Annexes, Tables and Figures, establishes measures to contribute to the poverty reduction of the country. Section 8.1.5 deals with the Program guaranteeing food security. The domestic availability of food is insufficient for food security, i.e., the supply of foods is insufficient to meet the citizens’ consumption needs. To change this situation, a consistent revision of agricultural policies is needed to make basic family farming a priority and define a food standard based on respect for the national food culture, through the following Policy measures: Define agricultural policies making basic family farming a priority as a guarantee of food security; Support food processing and preservation activities and consumption of foods rich in proteins and other nutrients; Support the regular organization of nutritional education at the community level.
The document addresses agricultural sector production systems in an integrated and balanced way across the related sub-sectors. Section 8 promotes the following increased agricultural production activities in an environmentally sustainable and gender sensitive way: Developing the primary sector; Promoting the production and productivity of export crops; Increasing and improving the quality of animal production; Increasing and improving the quality of fish production; Promoting a healthy environment and rational use of natural resources. Forestry and Fisheries resources can make a significant contribution to the economic development of the country, becoming an alternative income generating activity, especially on the informal market. Pillar 2 deals with the promotion of sustainable and integrated economic growth, through a reassessment of the primary sector of the economy, particularly agriculture, livestock, fishing and tourism, as well as to creating infrastructure conditions for relaunching the productive sectors on a sustainable basis. To do this, government must make available economic infrastructures to support the private sector.
Pillar IV deals with Strengthening Social Cohesion and Protection. Social cohesion is a fundamental principle for building a more inclusive and balanced society, and for mitigating poverty. Section 10.1.2 specifies the promotion of gender equality and equity; youth; social assistance and protection. Young people and women heads of household swell the ranks of vulnerable groups, which lack occupational options and employment opportunities that would enable them to improve their living conditions.
The Policy is divided as follows: 1. Prior Considerations; 2. Overview of the Process of NPRS-I Implementation; 3. Features of the Current Profile of Poverty; 4. Overview of the Current Situation (Good Governance and Management of Public Assets); 5. Medium-Term Vision and Strategic Objectives; 6. Five-Year Strategy and Priority Programs; 7. Pillar I: Reforming Government Institutions and Strengthening the Strategy of Governance; 8. Pillar II: Promoting Sustainable and Integrated Economic Growth (including climate change issues in the country’s development policies); 9. Pillar III: Developing Human Capital and Improving Basic Social Services; 10. Pillar IV: Strengthening Social Cohesion and Protection; 11. Priority Areas; 12. Macroeconomic Prospects for 2012-2016; 13. Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation Mechanism.