"Key Principles of Fiscal Decentralization in The Role of Intergovernmental Transfers in Improving Educational Outcomes

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Abstract

Chapter 2 outlines key principles of fiscal decentralization, as drawn from the academic literature, including: (1) the rationale for devolving service provision and financing responsibilities to subnational governments; (2) guidelines for assigning particular expenditures and revenues across levels of government; and (3) a framework for designing and allocating intergovernmental transfers. Implications for education sector decentralization are discussed. Finally, the literature on the impact of transfers on education spending and the impact of spending on education outcomes is briefly reviewed and some outstanding issues and policy questions are highlighted
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Role of Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers in Improving Education Outcomes
EditorsBlane Lewis, Samer Al-Samarrai
Place of PublicationWashington
PublisherWorld Bank Group
Pages9-18
Volume1
Edition1
ISBN (Print)978-1-4648-1693-2
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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