The theory of fiscal decentralization in Kenya
The theory of fiscal decentralization in Kenya

Author: Leonard Mwakuni

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2020-07-30

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 3346216160

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Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Law - Public Law / Constitutional Law / Basic Rights, , language: English, abstract: This work critically analyses this theory of fiscal decentralization and rationalizes how the constitution is prepared to mitigate any demerits of decentralization. It discusses the pillars of fiscal decentralization including political autonomy, financial autonomy (revenue assignment), expenditure responsibility, intergovernmental fiscal transfers, and sub-national borrowing. It also discusses the application of these pillars in Kenya and how the constitution mitigates the demerits of fiscal decentralization. This paper discusses the theory of fiscal decentralisation under the Kenyan devolved system of government and rationalises how the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, mitigates the demerits of decentralisation for the realisation of the objects of devolution in Kenya. Part II gives a description of the pillars of the theory of fiscal decentralisation. Part III discusses the application of the pillars of fiscal decentralisation under the Kenyan devolved system of government and rationalises how the 2010 Constitution mitigates the demerits of decentralisation. A comparative analysis of the Republic of South Africa(RSA) is adopted throughout this study. The RSA provides instructive lessons for Kenya for the proper implementation and sustainability of an effective fiscal decentralisation system in Kenya. The last part of this study gives some concluding remarks.

Fiscal Federalism 2022 Making Decentralisation Work
Fiscal Federalism 2022 Making Decentralisation Work

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-12-20

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9264912959

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Fiscal Federalism 2022 surveys recent trends and policies in intergovernmental fiscal relations and subnational government. Accessible and easy-to-read chapters provide insight into: good practices in fiscal federalism; the design of fiscal equalisation systems; measuring subnational tax and spending autonomy; promoting public sector performance across levels of government; digitalisation challenges and opportunities; the role of subnational accounting and insolvency frameworks; funding and financing of local government public investment; and early lessons from the COVID-19 crisis for intergovernmental fiscal relations.

Lessons for Effective Fiscal Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa
Lessons for Effective Fiscal Decentralization in Sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Mr.Niko A Hobdari

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2018-07-06

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1484358260

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Fiscal decentralization is becoming a pressing issue in a number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting demands for a greater local voice in spending decisions and efforts to strengthen social cohesion. Against this backdrop, this paper seeks to distill the lessons for an effective fiscal decentralization reform, focusing on the macroeconomic aspects. The main findings for sub-Saharan African countries that have decentralized, based on an empirical analysis and four case studies (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda), are as follows: • Determinants and effectiveness: Empirical results suggest that (1) the major driving forces behind fiscal decentralization in sub-Saharan Africa include efforts to defuse ethnic conflicts, the initial level of income, and the urban-ization rate, whereas strength of democracy is not an important determi-nant for decentralization; and (2) decentralization in sub-Saharan Africa is associated with higher growth in the presence of stronger institutions. • Spending assignments: The allocation of spending across levels of gov-ernment in the four case studies is broadly consistent with best practice. However, in Uganda, unlike in the other three case studies, subnational governments have little flexibility to make spending decisions as a result of a deconcentrated rather than a devolved system of government. • Own revenue: The assignment of taxing powers is broadly in line with best practice in the four case studies, with the bulk of subnational revenue coming from property taxes and from fees for local services. However, own revenues are a very small fraction of subnational spending, reflecting weak cadaster systems and a high level of informality in the economy.

Fiscal Decentralization and Local Finance in Developing Countries
Fiscal Decentralization and Local Finance in Developing Countries

Author: Roy Bahl

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2018-03-30

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1786435306

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This book draws on experiences in developing countries to bridge the gap between the conventional textbook treatment of fiscal decentralization and the actual practice of subnational government finance. The extensive literature about the theory and practice is surveyed and longstanding problems and new questions are addressed. It focuses on the key choices that must be made in decentralizing, on how economic and political factors shape the choices that countries make, and on how, by paying more attention to the need for a more comprehensive approach and the critical connections between different components of decentralization reform, everyone involved might get more for their money.

Devolution and Development
Devolution and Development

Author: Mwangi S. Kimenyi

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-01-18

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1351159984

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Through a collection of unique case studies and theoretical analyses, this work examines the genesis and impact of decentralization reforms in developing and transition countries. In particular, the volume shows how decentralization affects governance and efficiency in the provision of public goods and under what conditions decentralization seems to deliver its theoretical benefits. Analyses in the book address current concerns about the interaction of decentralization with social and political structure, resource mobilization, public goods provision and corruption. This work will be invaluable to scholars of politics, development studies and regional studies.

The Political Economy of Development in Kenya
The Political Economy of Development in Kenya

Author: Kempe R. Hope

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1441191216

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This critical analysis of sustainable development in post-independence Kenya offers a comprehensive policy framework within the context of the opportunities provided by the 2010 constitution.

Fiscal Decentralization and the Efficiency of Public Service Delivery
Fiscal Decentralization and the Efficiency of Public Service Delivery

Author: Moussé Sow

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2015-03-17

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 1475564031

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This paper explores the impact of fiscal decentralization on the efficiency of public service delivery. It uses a stochastic frontier method to estimate time-varying efficiency coefficients and analyzes the impact of fiscal decentralization on those efficiency coefficients. The findings indicate that fiscal decentralization can improve the efficiency of public service delivery but only under specific conditions. First, the decentralization process requires adequate political and institutional environments. Second, a sufficient degree of expenditure decentralization seems necessary to obtain favorable outcomes. Third, decentralization of expenditure needs to be accompanied by sufficient decentralization of revenue. Absent those conditions, fiscal decentralization can worsen the efficiency of public service delivery.

Regional Integration in West Africa
Regional Integration in West Africa

Author: Eswar Prasad

Publisher: Brookings Institution Press

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 0815738544

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" Assessing the potential benefits and risks of a currency union Leaders of the fifteen-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have set a goal of achieving a monetary and currency union by late 2020. Although some progress has been made toward achieving this ambitious goal, major challenges remain if the region is to realize the necessary macroeconomic convergence and establish the required institutional framework in a relatively short period of time. The proposed union offers many potential benefits, especially for countries with historically high inflation rates and weak central banks. But, as implementation of the euro over the past two decades has shown, folding multiple currencies, representing disparate economies, into a common union comes with significant costs, along with operational challenges and transitional risks. All these potential negatives must be considered carefully by ECOWAS leaders seeking tomeet a self-imposed deadline. This book, by two leading experts on economics and Africa, makes a significant analytical contribution to the debates now under way about how ECOWAS could achieve and manage its currency union, andthe ramifications for the African continent. "

Decentralization and Service Delivery
Decentralization and Service Delivery

Author:

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13:

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Dissatisfied with centralized approaches to delivering local public services, a large number of countries are decentralizing responsibility for these services to lower-level, locally elected governments. The results have been mixed. The paper provides a framework for evaluating the benefits and costs, in terms of service delivery, of different approaches to decentralization, based on relationships of accountability between different actors in the delivery chain. Moving from a model of central provision to that of decentralization to local governments introduces a new relationship of accountability-between national and local policymakers-while altering existing relationships, such as that between citizens and elected politicians. Only by examining how these relationships change can we understand why decentralization can, and sometimes cannot, lead to better service delivery. In particular, the various instruments of decentralization-fiscal, administrative, regulatory, market, and financial-can affect the incentives facing service providers, even though they relate only to local policymakers. Likewise, and perhaps more significantly, the incentives facing local and national politicians can have a profound effect on the provision of local services. Finally, the process of implementing decentralization can be as important as the design of the system in influencing service delivery outcomes.