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The impact of government size on corruption : a meta-regression analysis
Bonanno, Graziella; Errico, Lucia; Fiorino, Nadia; … - 2024
We perform a Meta-Regression Analysis (MRA) of the literature on government size and corruption, examining 450 …-sectional data. Moreover, the type of indicator used to measure corruption has a significant impact on the sign of the relationship … significant results, whereas we find a positive relationship between the countries' corruption index and the effect size. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014478262
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The Impact of Government Size on Corruption: A Meta-Regression Analysis
Bonanno, Graziella; Errico, Lucia; Fiorino, Nadia; … - 2024
We perform a Meta-Regression Analysis (MRA) of the literature on government size and corruption, examining 450 …-sectional data. Moreover, the type of indicator used to measure corruption has a significant impact on the sign of the relationship … significant results, whereas we find a positive relationship between the countries' corruption index and the effect size. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014534462
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Nigeria; First Review Under the Policy Support Instrument: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director f...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This First Review Under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) for Nigeria reports that structural reforms are proceeding in line with the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy. The authorities’ commitments under the PSI primary objectives of the economic reform program...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244206
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Niger; Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
IMF engagement with Niger since 2005 has remained constructive. IMF-supported programs have contributed to the authorities’ goals of macroeconomic stability, growth, and human development progress. Development of Niger’s uranium and petroleum resources provides an important...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244384
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United Republic of Tanzania; Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The report assesses the Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement. It reviews the success of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) program in achieving rapid growth, low inflation, and a comfortable external position. It highlights that the design of the programs has been...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244596
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Timor-Leste; Report on Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)-Fiscal Transparency Module
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Timor-Leste is a unitary state and has made significant progress with improving its fiscal transparency. The government has adopted a transparent, fiscally sustainable governance framework for the petroleum sector. Nonetheless, there are still many areas in which Timor-Leste diverges from the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244621
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Iceland; Technical Assistance Report on a New Organic Budget Law
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This technical assistance report on Iceland focuses on a new organic budget law (OBL). In designing a new OBL, it is important to preserve good features of Iceland’s current legal framework for budgeting. At the same time, any new OBL should address the key weaknesses in the Financial...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244659
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Burkina Faso; Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria: Staff Report; Sta...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper focuses on the Fourth Review for Burkina Faso under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility program. All quantitative performance criteria were met, notably the targets for the fiscal deficit, revenues, and social expenditure. The authorities reiterated their commitment to reforming...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244918
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Chad; Staff Monitored Program
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
The Chadian authorities have requested a staff-monitored program (SMP) during April–October 2009 to demonstrate improvements in fiscal policy and public financial management. The objective is to re-establish their economic management and reform credentials with international development...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245107
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Guinea-Bissau; Review of Performance Under the Program Supported by Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance and Request for Second Purchase Under Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance-Staf...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This paper reviews the performance of Guinea-Bissau Under the program supported by Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance (EPCA). Guinea-Bissau has made progress in stabilizing its fiscal situation under difficult circumstances and is moving steadily to implement structural reforms. Four of the six...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245269