This document summarizes the results and impact of Mozambique's Plan for the Reduction of Absolute Poverty (PARPA). Key findings include: - PARPA II failed to enhance farmers' incomes or increase agricultural production, so rural poverty may have remained constant. Reducing rural poverty requires more investment in agriculture. - Chronic child malnutrition fell slightly but remains very high. Malnutrition is worse in northern provinces. - There were reductions in child health and education deprivations but water, sanitation and information deprivations remain high. Continued focus on increasing incomes is needed. - Real education spending rose significantly but real health spending is unclear due to off-budget donor funds. Tax revenue increased as