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The hidden mechanics of Solomon Islands budget processes – understanding context to inform reforms

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Coventry, Peter

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Canberra, ACT: State, Society and Governance in Melanesia (SSGM) Program, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University

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"This paper examines the development funds managed by Solomon Islands Government (SIG) from 2004 to 2008 (called the consolidated development budget). This may appear dry, but correctly interpreted, provides a wealth of information about how the SIG operates. First, because budgets aim to efficiently allocate resources to meet objectives, an analysis can present a better indication of the SIG’s priorities than formal pronouncements, policies, or plans. Second, because the budget is the culmination of a process, examining the process illustrates how SIG operates ..." - page 1

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Coventry, P. (2009). The hidden mechanics of Solomon Islands budget processes – understanding context to inform reforms. SSGM Discussion Paper 2009/3. Canberra, ACT: ANU Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies; State, Society and Governance in Melanesia Program

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