Lessons for effective fiscal decentralization in sub-Saharan Africa

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.

Descentralizarea fiscala devine o problema stringenta in mai multe tari din Africa subsahariana, reflectand cererile pentru o voce locala mai mare in deciziile de cheltuieli si eforturile de consolidare a coeziunii sociale. In acest context, aceasta lucrare urmareste sa distileze lectiile pentru o reforma eficienta a descentralizarii fiscale, concentrandu-se pe aspectele macroeconomice.