Tag: public finance
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Subnational debt, insolvency, and market development
Abstract: Decentralization in many countries has given sub-national governments certain spending responsibilities and the capacity to incur debt. This note suggests broad lessons extracted from several country experiences with subnational debt restructuring, insolvency frameworks, and debt market development. Author(s): Canuto, Otaviano; Liu, Lili Source(s): , Economic premise; 112 7:00 PM Economic premise 112 Published: 2013…
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Local government reform Africa : through high impact leadership & management
Abstract: Leading-edge case studies and expert advice for local governments on how to improve organizational culture, systems and performance are dealt with at the 2013 Local Government Reform in Africa Conference. Subjects include: finance, ethics, inclusive development, participation, and leadership. Author(s): Source(s): , [6] p., ill. Published: 2013 Bloomzone skills solutions (BSS) Africa, [Johannesburg] (English…
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Plateaus not summits : reforming public financial management in Africa
Abstract: Ethiopia succeeded in transforming its public nancial management (PFM) to international standards because it implemented a context-specific recognize–improve–sustain strategy to support the government policy of rapid decentralization instead of trying to adopt irrelevant best practices. Author(s): Peterson, Stephen Bovard Source(s): , Public administration and development [9] p., ill., tab Public administration and development Published:…
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ANSA-SAR : raising peoples’ voice could ensure accountability
Abstract: ANSA-Africa is a network created to be a leading African advocate of citizen involvement in demand-side governance initiatives. It develops cross-country collaboration on social accountability and demand-side governance initiatives. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 ANSA-Africa, [Pretoria] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ansa-africa.net/index.php/views/news_view/ansa_sar_raising_peoples_voice_could_ensure_accountability/#When:09:49:00Z
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Why accountability matters
Abstract: This ODI policy brief points out that strengthening accountability is fundamentally a political activity, requiring a robust understanding of local politics (and not just party politics) combined with smarter and more flexible ways of delivering aid and technical support. Author(s): Wild, Leni; Foresti, Marta; Harris, Dan Source(s): , Policy brief / Overseas development institute…
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Integrated financial MIS for local government public expenditure management : a case study of Khajane in Karnataka
Abstract: A study of the implementation of an integrated financial management information system in Karnataka, India, shows that he problems with the old manual system of public expenditure management have been addresses, but local governments have little freedom left to manage public expenditure themselves. Author(s): Sandeep, M.S. Source(s): , Working paper / eSocialSciences, IRIS knowledge…
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Decentralization measures revisited
Abstract: This paper revisits various measures of decentralization, using a sample of 58 countries, out of which 5 low-income. Aggregating distinct dimensions into a single indicator leads to a loss of information. Author(s): Martinez-Vazquez, Jorge; Timofeev, Andrey Source(s): , International studies program : working paper; 09-13 22 p., ill., graphs, tabs International studies program :…
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The African millennium villages
Abstract: This article describes the concept, strategy and initial results of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and implications regarding scalability. Can the interacting crises of agriculture, health, and infrastructure in rural Africa be overcome through targeted public-sector investments? Author(s): Sanchez, Pedro Source(s): , Consilience : the journal of sustainable development; Issue 1 (2009) [18] p.,…
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Do external grants to district governments discourage own-revenue generation? : a look at local public finance dynamics in Ghana
Abstract: Panel data on district governments’ public finances in Ghana are used to examine the impact of the flow and size of external transfers on districts’ internally generated revenues. Author(s): Mogues, Tewodaj; Benin, Samuel; Cudjoe, Godsway Source(s): , IFPRI discussion paper; 934 vi, 30 p., ill., graphs, tabs IFPRI discussion paper 934 Published: 2009 International…