Investing in Public Investment
Author | : Mr.Chris Papageorgiou |
Publisher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 2011-02-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781455217892 |
ISBN-13 | : 1455217891 |
Rating | : 4/5 (891 Downloads) |
Download or read book Investing in Public Investment written by Mr.Chris Papageorgiou and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper introduces a new index that captures the institutional environment underpinning public investment management across four different stages: project appraisal, selection, implementation, and evaluation. Covering 71 countries, including 40 low-income countries, the index allows for benchmarking across regions and country groups and for nuanced policy-relevant analysis and identification of specific areas where reform efforts could be prioritized. Potential research venues are outlined.