Fiscal Management of Scaled-Up Aid

Author/Editor:

Sanjeev Gupta ; Duncan P Last ; Isabell Adenauer ; Kevin Fletcher ; Gerd Schwartz ; Shamsuddin Tareq ; Richard I Allen

Publication Date:

September 1, 2007

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper discusses the role of fiscal policy and fiscal institutions in managing scaled-up aid. In an environment of volatile scaled-up aid, fiscal policy formulation should be anchored in medium-term frameworks, incorporating a longer-term view of potential resource availability and spending plans. There is merit in smoothing expenditures over time so that all programs are adequately funded. The paper argues that wage-bill ceilings should be used in Fund-supported programs only in exceptional cases. The paper also discusses basic reforms for strengthening public financial management systems for effective utilization of scaled-up aid flows.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2007/222

Subject:

Budget execution and treasury management Budget planning and preparation Expenditure Fiscal accounting and reporting Public financial management (PFM)

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 2007

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451867862/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2007222

Pages:

64

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