The Government of Japan began introducing evaluation techniques in 2001 within the context of a Central Government reform program that involved the establishment of new ministries and the integration and abolition of existing ministries. Japans approach emphasizes assessing policies and...

Developing a national budget has always entailed a complex set of negotiations between national Government priorities, line ministry priorities, and a national funding envelope. This note explains how to introduce a medium term horizon into a government’s budgeting process, including the key...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Editors -- Abbreviations -- Overview -- Introduction to Securing Development -- Public Expenditure Reviews -- Understanding Context -- Integrating Public Finance, Security, and Criminal Justice --...