The Republic of Congo (Congo) boasts numerous assets that can be harnessed to build a strong and robust economy. These assets are oil, ore such as iron and potash, arable lands, and a young population. Congo is the fourth largest oil producer among West and Central African countries, both in...

The challenges faced by Zambia in public expenditure management (PEM) have been longstanding, and will require targeted efforts, as well as a strong degree of political will to address. The recently launched constitutional review, which includes issues of public finance, the anti-corruption...

Effective, efficient and transparent management of public resources is particularly important in a poor country like Niger. This study shows how difficult it is for Niger to significantly change its expenditure composition in a short time span. A narrow and volatile domestic resource base, heavy...

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Executive Summary -- PART I. INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Macroeconomic Context for Public Expenditure Reform in Zambia -- Progress in Macroeconomic and Poverty Indicators -- Public Expenditure,...

The International Handbook of Public Financial Management is essential reading for governmental policy-makers, and practitioners and consultants working in this field, whose importance has been highlighted by the global financial crisis. It is a primary source for academics and students of...

This review was conducted in Cote d'Ivoire with the goal of establishing the reference situation of the management and system of public finances, including procurement, and facilitating the monitoring of the impact of the reforms to improve the management and efficiency of public policies and...

This review was conducted in Cote d'Ivoire with the goal of establishing the reference situation of the management and system of public finances, including procurement, and facilitating the monitoring of the impact of the reforms to improve the management and efficiency of public policies and...

After the lost decade 1994-2004, marked by political instability and economic decline, Haiti has reformed significantly and revived growth, especially in the past three years. Macroeconomic policies implemented since mid-2004 helped restart economic growth, reestablish fiscal discipline, reduce...

This report reviews the trends in expenditure patterns in public financial management (PFM) in Nigeria since 2001, and assesses the impact thus far of the ongoing government reform efforts. The public expenditure management and financial accountability review (PEMFAR) covers areas that have been...

This report reviews the trends in expenditure patterns in public financial management (PFM) in Nigeria since 2001, and assesses the impact thus far of the ongoing government reform efforts. The public expenditure management and financial accountability review (PEMFAR) covers areas that have been...