Tag: local taxation
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Fiscal decentralisation and sector funding : principles and practices
Abstract: Fiscal decentralization (FD) shifts the responsibilities for expenditure or revenues to lower levels of government. This paper presents lessons learned from recent experiences with FD and modalities for FD reform in a number of developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Author(s): Steffensen, Jesper Source(s): , 39 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010…
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Decentralization policies in Asian development
Abstract: This book explores fiscal decentralization in Asia, which aims to bring budgetary decisions closer to voters. Subjects include: the major decentralization reforms in Indonesia, the significant reforms in the Philippines and Vietnam, and the special cases of India and China. Author(s): Ichimura, Shinichi; Bahl, Roy Source(s): , xxv, 414 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 24…
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Accroître les ressources financières des communes : pratiques émergentes en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre
Abstract: The mobilization and management of financial resources is one of the pillars of the decentralization and sustainable provision of basic services in local communities. This book examines what progress has been made in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Benin, and Cameroon. Author(s): Keita, Amagoin; Baltissen, Gerard; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , 95 p., ill., tabs,…
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Outsourcing revenue collection : experiences from local government authorities in Tanzania
Abstract: This brief examines recent experiences with privatized revenue collection in seven urban and rural councils in Tanzania, with particular focus on the outsourcing of revenue collection to private agents. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge; Katera, Lucas; Ngalewa, Erasto Source(s): , REPOA brief; 10 7 p., ill., tabs REPOA brief 10 Published: 2008 Research on poverty alleviation…
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Sequencing fiscal decentralization
Abstract: Generally, countries do not follow the optimal sequencing for decentralization policies and implementation. The gap between theory and practice is a result of the complexity of sequencing design, which discourages fiscal planners. Proper sequencing requires discipline and vision. Author(s): Bahl, Roy; Martinez-Vazquez, Jorge Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 3914 45 p., ill., tabs…
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Local governance in developing countries
Abstract: This report develops a comparative institutional framework for responsive, responsible, and accountable governance in developing countries. Ten country case studies of local government organization and finance are included. Author(s): Shah, Anwar Source(s): , Public sector governance and accountability series xxix, 457 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 23 cm Public sector governance and accountability series Published:…
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Land policies for growth and poverty reduction
Abstract: The effectiveness of land policy in support of development, and poverty reduction can be enhanced by strengthening (local) governments’ contribution to the promotion of socially desirable land allocation, and utilization. Mechanisms include (land) taxation, regulation, and land use planning. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus Source(s): , A World bank policy research report [292] p., ill., graphs,…
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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…