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Indonesia: Managing Decentralization
Author:
Mr. Ehtisham Ahmad
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Mr. Ali M. Mansoor
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Series:
IMF Working Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2002: Issue 136
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 Aug 2002
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451855821.001
ISBN:
9781451855821
ISSN:
1018-5941
Pages:
20
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
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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.
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