This paper aims to illustrate the important fiscal aspects of an agricultural price stabilization fund by examining the operations and experience of the CSSPPA in Cocirc;te d`Ivoire. After considering some of the issues that determine whether a price stabilization fund should be in the private or...

Expenditure arrears, signifying prolonged delays in the government meeting its financial obligations to suppliers and creditors, have become an increasingly common feature of government operations in many developing countries. This paper indicates the significance of arrears in distorting...