Indonesia: Managing Decentralization

Ehtisham Ahmad and Ali Mansoor

No 2002/136, IMF Working Papers from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: WP; government; decentralization; central government; administration; revenue; Intergovernmental Relations; District government; decentralization process; state administration; expenditure responsibility; sequenced decentralization; Habibie government; Oil; gas and mining taxes; Public employment; Vehicle taxes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 20
Date: 2002-08-01
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