The theory of fiscal decentralization in Kenya

A critical analysis of the constitutional framework


Term Paper, 2019

22 Pages


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Pillars of fiscal decentralisation
2.1 Political autonomy
2.2 Expenditure responsibility
2.3 Revenue assignment
2.4 Intergovernmental fiscal transfers
2.5 Sub-national borrowing

3. Application of the pillars of fiscal decentralisation in Kenya and how the 2010 Constitution mitigates demerits of decentralisation
3.1 Application of political autonomy under the 2010 Constitution
3.2 Application of expenditure responsibility under the 2010 Constitution
3.3 Application of revenue assignment under the 2010 Constitution
3.3.1 Taxation powers
3.3.2 Budgetary autonomy
3.3.3 Transparency and accountability
3.3.4 Hard budget constraint
3.4 Application of intergovernmental fiscal transfer under the 2010 Constitution
3.5 Application of sub-national borrowing under the 2010 Constitution

4. Concluding remarks

REFERENCES

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Title
The theory of fiscal decentralization in Kenya
Subtitle
A critical analysis of the constitutional framework
Author
Year
2019
Pages
22
Catalog Number
V593933
ISBN (eBook)
9783346216168
ISBN (Book)
9783346216175
Language
English
Keywords
Devolution, Fiscal decentralisation, Political autonomy, Financial autonomy, Expenditure responsibility, Intergovernmental fiscal transfers, Revenue assignment, Sub-national borrowing, Budgetary autonomy, Hard budget constraint
Quote paper
Leonard Mwakuni (Author), 2019, The theory of fiscal decentralization in Kenya, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/593933

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