Managing the Impact of COVID-19 on City Finances
Okitasari, Mahesti, Kandpal, Richa and Korwatanasakul, Upalat (2022). Managing the Impact of COVID-19 on City Finances. UNU-IAS Policy Brief series. United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability.
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Sub-type Policy brief Author Okitasari, Mahesti
Kandpal, Richa
Korwatanasakul, UpalatTitle Managing the Impact of COVID-19 on City Finances Series Title UNU-IAS Policy Brief series Volume/Issue No. 37 Publication Date 2022-11 Place of Publication Tokyo Publisher United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability Pages IV, 4 Language eng Abstract This policy brief provides advice for local policymakers and financial administrators to manage the short- and medium-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on city finances by improving fiscal policy effectiveness and building robust financial management systems. Recommendations: (i) conduct fiscal optimisation and crisis budgeting to improve own source revenue; (ii) adapt budgeting formats and link urban planning with investments to facilitate long-term financial planning; (iii) undertake comprehensive finance reviews to inform policy and increase budget transparency and accountability; (iv) introduce e-government tools in city financial management and participatory budgeting; and (v) leverage public–private and civil society partnerships for public service provision. Keyword City finances
COVID-19
Fiscal resilienceCopyright Holder United Nations University Copyright Year 2022 Copyright type All rights reserved ISSN 24093017 DOI https://doi.org/10.53326/HWLB9913 -
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