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Transparency in Government Operations
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Abstract

Transparency in government operations is widely regarded as an important precondition for macroeconomic fiscal sustainability, good governance, and overall fiscal rectitude. Notably, the Interim Committee, at its April and September 1996 meetings, stressed the need for greater fiscal transparency. Prompted by these concerns, this paper represents a first attempt to address many of the aspects of transparency in government operations. It provides an overview of major issues in fiscal transparency and examines the IMF's role in promoting transparency in government operations.

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Author:
Mr. George Kopits
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Mr. J. D. Craig
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Series:
Occasional Papers
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Language:
English
Publication Date:
03 Feb 1998
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781557756978.084
ISBN:
9781557756978
ISSN:
0251-6365
Pages:
47
Keywords:
OP; government; country; policy; government policy; governance; market; government operation; government lending; government deficit financing; a number of country; Budget planning and preparation; East Asia; Africa; South America; Global; Southeast Asia; Australia and New Zealand; policy measure; article IV consultation discussion; fiscal policy issue; Fiscal stance
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The views expressed in this book are those of the authors and should not be reported as or attributed to the International Monetary Fund, its Executive Board, or the governments of any of its member countries.
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