Indonesia: Implementing National Policies in a Decentralized Context: Special Purpose Programs to Protect the Poor

June 1, 2000

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Ehtisham Ahmad, and Luc E. Leruth Indonesia: Implementing National Policies in a Decentralized Context: Special Purpose Programs to Protect the Poor, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2000) accessed December 22, 2024

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Summary

In the context of continuing adjustments in the economy, the Government of Indonesia proposes to bring energy prices closer to long run marginal cost, while adequately compensating the poor. We focus on the constraints on central government policy objectives towards the poor as decentralization takes effect. However, local governments currently lack credible social protection instruments and their objectives usually do not match those of the center, which imposes constraints on program designs. We discuss the suitability of a number of safety net mechanisms in a decentralized context and draw policy implications.

Subject: Agricultural commodities, Commodities, Expenditure, Inflation, National accounts, Oil prices, Prices, Public expenditure review, Transportation

Keywords: Agricultural commodities, Bus coupon, Coupon scheme, Distribution process, Energy prices, Fiscal decentralization, Incentives, Inflation, North Africa, Oil price increase, Oil prices, Public expenditure review, Social safety nets, Transportation, Voucher system, WP

Publication Details

Pages:

29
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Working Paper No. 2000/102
Stock No:

WPIEA1022000
ISBN:

9781451852608
ISSN:

1018-5941

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