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An agenda for reform of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 2008How could the management and governance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) be reformed to address the growing criticism it faces? This paper argues that reform must bring about a clearer definition of the IMF's role. Most notably in order to:OrganisationCenter for the Advanced Study of India, University of Pennsylvania
The Advanced Study of India is the only research institution in the United States dedicated to the study of contemporary India.DocumentMaking governments more accountable: the impact of civil society budget analysis and monitoring
International Budget Partnership, 2008In the long history of the nation-state, keeping those in leadership positions accountable to the country and its citizens has been one of the most intractable problems of governance. It is widely agreed that effective and democratic government is impossible without transparency and accountability.DocumentNo additionality, new conditionality: a critique of the World Bank’s proposed climate investment funds
Third World Network, 2008The World Bank is planning to establish a portfolio of climate investment funds (CIFs) to provide financing for climate-related activities. The stated objective of the funds is to provide concessional finance for policy reforms and investments that achieve development goals through a transition to a low carbon development path and climate resilient economy.DocumentQuest for economic development in agrarian localities: Lessons from West Nile, Uganda
Institute of Social Studies, Netherlands, 2008This paper describes the transformations that have taken place in the honey production and marketing in West Nile since the launch of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) programme in 2001. In pursuing local economic development, emphasis has been placed on community-based development and the formation of clusters of survival enterprises.DocumentThe private sector in the Arab world – road map towards reform
The Arab Reform Initiative, 2007This paper explores the role of the private sector and the conditions of the birth of a national bourgeoisie in the Arab world. Traditionally, the oil-exporting rentier states of the Middle East do not depend on taxation and the private sector is often only an extension of the state on which it depends for contracts, import licenses and the like.OrganisationCrawford School of Economics and Government, Australian National University
Its research focuses on:DocumentOur money, our responsibility a citizens' guide to monitoring government expenditure
International Budget Partnership, 2008The third in a series of guides covering financial budgeting and accountability, this paper offers an overview of government budget implementation processes and provides practical, tested tools that can be used by civil society organisations interested in monitoring government expenditures.DocumentFiscal decentralisation and corruption. A brief overview of the issues
Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2006A frequently used argument for fiscal decentralisation is that it increases accountability in raising and spending public funds. At the same time, there are concerns that it may lead to decentralisation of corruption. This issue paper presents a review of available evidence on the relationship between fiscal decentralisation and corruption.DocumentStrategy of growth for substantial reduction of poverty and reversal of trend towards increasing regional divide
Madras School of Economics, India, 2007In view of the increasing regional disparity alongside high rates of growth in India, this paper argues for a new model of growth which is more inclusive and even, across India’s states.Pages