Continued progress in reducing advanced economy deficits and a gradually improving external environment have lowered short-term fiscal risks, according to this issue, but global prospects nevertheless remain subdued, and many advanced economies face a lengthy, difficult, and uncertain path to...

At the global level, inequality has declined substantially over the past three decades, but within national boundaries, the picture is mixed: some countries have experienced a reduction in inequality while others, particularly advanced economies, have seen a significant increase that has, among...

Public sector balance sheets provide the most comprehensive picture of public wealth. They bring together all the accumulated assets and liabilities that the government controls, including public corporations, natural resources, and pension liabilities. They thus account for the entirety of what...

This report discusses fiscal policies to prepare for the next downturn and foster long-term inclusive growth by adapting to changing demographics, advancing technology, and deepening global integration. It also covers recent fiscal developments and the fiscal outlook in advanced economies,...

The report contributes to efforts on strengthening expenditure control and cash flow management, and ensuring effective fiscal coordination and reporting in the context of the planned fiscal decentralization

The report assesses the implementation of SISTAFE (Public Sector Financial Management System) and respective action plan and discusses with the Mozambican authorities the effectiveness of the ongoing public financial management reforms

The report assesses the implementation of SISTAFE (Public Sector Financial Management System) and respective action plan and discusses with the Mozambican authorities the effectiveness of the ongoing public financial management reforms