Indonesia: Managing Decentralization

Author/Editor:

Ehtisham Ahmad ; Ali M. Mansoor

Publication Date:

August 1, 2002

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The process of decentralization in Indonesia was initiated after a long period of autocratic rule. Despite the political imperatives, there is a need to carefully sequence the fiscal decentralization to ensure that financing follows the assignment of functions. The functions should be commensurate with the capacity to provide public services. The paper argues for the proper sequencing to avoid jeopardizing macroeconomic stability or the effective delivery of public services.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2002/136

Subject:

Expenditure Labor Oil, gas and mining taxes Public employment Revenue administration Taxes Vehicle taxes

English

Publication Date:

August 1, 2002

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451855821/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1362002

Pages:

20

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