Publication: Green Budget Tagging in the Kyrgyz Republic: Conceptual Approach
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2024-09-16
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2024-09-16
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The Green Budget Tagging Guidelines Conceptual Approach establishes a comprehensive framework for implementing green budget expenditure tagging in the Kyrgyz Republic, aligning with the country’s fiscal policy directions for 2024–2028. This initiative underscores the critical role of green budget tagging as a fundamental aspect of budget policy. This report delineates the objectives, processes, and roles of ministries and agencies in green budget expenditure tagging. It underscores the necessity of quality assurance, integration with the budget process, and provision of technical support to sector ministries and budget user agencies. Furthermore, it includes a phased implementation plan and detailed descriptions of the roles and responsibilities of different actors involved in the tagging process.,
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“Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic; World Bank. 2024. Green Budget Tagging in the Kyrgyz Republic: Conceptual Approach. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/42155 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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