Sector Investments as part of National Fiscal Policy: Experience from ASIP in Zambia

Marko Nokkala

No DP2001-117, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: Sector investment programmes have become a common tool in development assistance. However, their contribution to national growth of production and poverty reduction has been less investigated. The sector investments can be seen as a part of national fiscal policy, but, when run poorly, they can become a fiscal burden. Based on the evidence from running sectoral programmes, this paper recommends a thorough preparation phase for programmes, as well as the need to link sector programmes to national budgeting process.

Keywords: Agriculture; Economic assistance and foreign aid; Economic development projects; Fiscal policy; Households (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001
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