Title:
Strengthening local government budgeting and accountability
Authors:
Schaeffer, Michael and Yilmaz, Serdar
Place:
Washington, DC
Publisher:
World bank
Year:
2008
Journal:
Policy research working paper
Volume:
4767
PAGE:
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Subject:
Rural Decentralization and Local Governance
Keywords:
decentralization in government, accountability, budgeting, local government, popular participation
Abstract:
The role of budgeting as a critical tool in decentralization reform is discussed, highlighting problems that might impede successful local government budget development and implementation. Particularly important are the legal and budgetary instruments that require input from local community members.
URL:
http://www-wds.worldbank.org/servlet/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2008/11/04/000158349_20081104091237/Rendered/PDF/WPS4767.pdf
Document type:
Portal