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Sequencing Fiscal Decentralization

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dc.contributor.authorBahl, Roy
dc.contributor.authorMartinez-Vazquez, Jorge
dc.date.accessioned2012-06-21T17:35:58Z
dc.date.available2012-06-21T17:35:58Z
dc.date.issued2006-05
dc.description.abstractWhile there is extensive knowledge about how to design fiscal decentralization policies, considerably less is understood about how a decentralization program should be sequenced and implemented. Countries embarking on decentralization often struggle with decisions about the essential components of decentralization, including the order of an introduction of decentralization policies, the number of years necessary to bring a full program on line, and the components of the transition strategy. The authors argue that the sequencing of decentralization policies is an important determinant of its success. The consequences of a poorly sequenced decentralization program can range from minor delays and complications to ineffectiveness and subsequent failing support of decentralization efforts, macroeconomic instability, and fundamental failure in public sector delivery. At a minimum, the strategy of "making it up as we go" will not lead to the same structure of decentralization as will a planned strategy. The paper raises two questions: First, is there an optimal sequencing for decentralization policies and implementation? The answer is that there is, and that following these sequencing rules can reduce the costs and risks of implementing fiscal decentralization. Second, to what extent do countries follow these optimal sequencing rules? The answer is, in general, they do not. The gap between theory and practice is a result of the complexity of sequencing design, which discourages fiscal planners from implementing the full process. In addition, sequencing requires a sustained discipline and vision for its implementation, as well as overcoming pressures from political actors, especially in developing countries.en
dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2006/05/6770857/sequencing-fiscal-decentralization
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/1813-9450-3914
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/8668
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherWorld Bank, Washington, DC
dc.relation.ispartofseriesPolicy Research Working Paper; No. 3914
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holderWorld Bank
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.subjectALLIANCES
dc.subjectALLOCATIVE EFFICIENCY
dc.subjectBUILDING
dc.subjectBUREAUCRACY
dc.subjectCALL
dc.subjectCAPACITY
dc.subjectCENTRAL MINISTRIES
dc.subjectCITIZEN PARTICIPATION
dc.subjectCIVIL SERVANTS
dc.subjectCIVIL SERVICE
dc.subjectCIVIL SOCIETY
dc.subjectCOMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY
dc.subjectCONSTITUENCIES
dc.subjectCOUNCILS
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION EFFORTS
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION OF EDUCATION
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION POLICIES
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION POLICY
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION PROCESS
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION PROGRAM
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION STRATEGIES
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZED GOVERNANCE
dc.subjectDEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS
dc.subjectEXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITIES
dc.subjectFISCAL DECENTRALIZATION
dc.subjectFISCAL TRANSFERS
dc.subjectLATIN AMERICAN
dc.subjectLEARNING
dc.subjectLOCAL AUTHORITIES
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectLOCAL OFFICIALS
dc.subjectLOCAL PUBLIC SERVICES
dc.subjectLOCAL REVENUE
dc.subjectMOBILITY
dc.subjectNATURAL RESOURCES
dc.subjectPAPERS
dc.subjectPOLITICAL CONTROL
dc.subjectPOLITICAL DECENTRALIZATION
dc.subjectPOLITICAL ECONOMY
dc.subjectPOLITICAL PARTIES
dc.subjectPOLITICIANS
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION
dc.subjectPRODUCTION EFFICIENCY
dc.subjectPROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICES
dc.subjectSERVICE DELIVERY
dc.subjectSHOW HOW
dc.subjectSTATE GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectSUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectSUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectTEACHER
dc.subjectTRANSPARENCY
dc.subjectUNDERLYING PROBLEM
dc.subjectUNDERLYING PROBLEMS
dc.subjectVOTERS
dc.titleSequencing Fiscal Decentralizationen
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okr.crossref.titleSequencing Fiscal Decentralization
okr.date.doiregistration2025-04-10T09:51:56.525953Z
okr.doctypePublications & Research::Policy Research Working Paper
okr.doctypePublications & Research
okr.docurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2006/05/6770857/sequencing-fiscal-decentralization
okr.globalpracticeMacroeconomics and Fiscal Management
okr.globalpracticeSocial, Urban, Rural and Resilience
okr.globalpracticeEducation
okr.globalpracticeGovernance
okr.guid927511468327616759
okr.identifier.doi10.1596/1813-9450-3914
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum000016406_20060505110515
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum6770857
okr.identifier.reportWPS3914
okr.language.supporteden
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okr.topicEconomic Theory and Research
okr.topicRural Development::Regional Rural Development
okr.topicSubnational Regional Economics
okr.topicPublic Sector Development::Decentralization
okr.topicTeaching and Learning
okr.topicEducation
okr.topicMacroeconomics and Economic Growth
okr.unitDevelopment Research Group (DECRG)
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