Tag: Fiscal policy

• LGI Announce / Local government and public service reform initiative

  Abstract: This e-newsletter public announcements relates to activities of LGI (Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative) consisting of support to democratic and effective local government and public administration by advancing policy analysis as a tool for decision making in public affairs. Author(s): Hungary Source(s): , Published: 2004 Local government and public service reform initiative…

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  Capacity Building, central asia, decentralization in government, europe, evaluation research, Fiscal policy, Governance, Local Government, Public administration, public services, west africa

• Decentralisation in Africa : goals, dimensions, myths and challenges

  Abstract: This article outlines some typical prominent goals of decentralization and reviews its fiscal, institutional and political dimensions. A number of common outstanding challenges for improving decentralization and local government reform efforts in Africa are considered. Author(s): Smoke, Paul Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 7-16 Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published: 2003 Lit,…

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• Local institutional and political structures and processes : recent experience in Africa

  Abstract: This article reviews basic institutional and political mechanisms intended to facilitate effective decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal relations in Africa, including legal, constitutional, fiscal and managerial reforms. Particular attention is given to internal and external accountability. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 41-52, ill., tabs Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published:…

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• Institutions, decentralization and growth

  Abstract: The link between institutions and fiscal decentralization is discussed and the extent to which fiscal decentralization impacts on growth is explored. A typology of decentralization is presented and the role of institutions in fiscal decentralization is discussed. Author(s): Osoro, Nehemiah E. Source(s): , 19 p. Published: 2003 United nations economic commission for Africa (UNECA)],…

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  Africa, decentralization in government, economic development, Fiscal policy, institutional infrastructure

• Tax reform and democratic accountability in sub-Saharan Africa

  Abstract: The ‘governance bonus’ of tax reforms in terms of greater responsiveness in state-society relations is assessed by focusing on fiscal efficiency and transparency, democratic accountability, and external accountability towards international donors, using the cases of Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Author(s): Rakner, Lise; Gloppen, Siri Source(s): , 24 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 University of…

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• Livelihoods and rural poverty reduction in Malawi : draft

  Abstract: The poor, landlocked, country of Malawi is pursuing the twin strategies of decentralization and the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). This paper reviews these macro level processes from a rural livelihoods perspective. Author(s): Ellis, Frank; Kutengule, Milton; Nyasulu, Alfred Source(s): , LADDER working paper; 17 27 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs LADDER working paper…

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• Decentralization in Africa : a stocktaking survey

  Abstract: In 2002, a survey was conducted among World Bank country specialists to catalogue the status of political, administrative, and fiscal decentralization in 30 African countries south of the Sahara. Author(s): Ndegwa, Stephen N. Source(s): , Africa region working paper series; 40 28 p., ill., graphs Africa region working paper series 40 Published: 2002 World…

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• Concept of fiscal decentralization and worldwide overview

  Abstract: This is the introductory module of the World Bank Institute’s (WBI’s) Fiscal Decentralization (FD) program. It emphasizes that fiscal decentralization is a complex issue. The legal, constitutional, and administrative frameworks in each country all have a bearing on the outcome of its application. Author(s): Ebel, Robert D.; Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , 64 p., ill.,…

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• Fiscal decentralization : is it happening? : how do we know? : conference papers

  Abstract: This paper looks at 3 policy issues: (1) decentralization is happening politically, but is it also fiscally? (2) is fiscal decentralization destabilizing growth; and (3) have any of the promised benefits of political decentralization been realized? Author(s): Ebel, Robert D.; Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , International studies program 12 p., ill., tabs International studies program…

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• Fiscal decentralisation in Tanzania : for better or for worse?

  Abstract: An important component of local government reform in Tanzania is to increase the fiscal autonomy of local authorities. There is a risk that, in the absence of capacity building and improved integrity, increased autonomy will increase mismanagement and corruption. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge Source(s): , Working paper / Development studies and human rights, Chr. Michelsen…

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  Capacity Building, corrupt practices, decentralization in government, Fiscal policy, Local Government, local taxation, tanzania, tax revenues, taxation