China : Improving Rural Public Finance for the Harmonious Society

dc.creatorWorld Bank
dc.date2012-06-11T17:16:59Z
dc.date2012-06-11T17:16:59Z
dc.date2007-11-21
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-01T01:11:16Z
dc.descriptionThis report aims to assist the government in improving implementation of the New Socialist Countryside (NSC) program, especially in raising the effectiveness of public expenditures, and the harmonization of public finance. While this report pays particular attention to rural aspects of public finance, it addresses this topic within the overall framework of intergovernmental finance that impacts both rural and urban areas. Similarly, the discussions and recommendations in this report are intended to move the system towards one that is harmonized and does not differentiate between 'rural' and 'urban' areas. The structure of this report is as follows: Chapter 2 analyzes the considerable number of reform efforts that have been introduced to the rural public finance system. It looks at the RFR in depth, as well as other associated and related reforms and evaluates the overall outcome of these reforms. Chapter 3 provides an overview of China's intergovernmental system as the framework for rural public finance. It includes an analysis of the expenditure and revenue assignments and their development, and the impact on rural public finance. The transfer system, an integral part of the intergovernmental fiscal system, is treated separately in Chapter 4 because of its overwhelming importance for rural public finance. The chapter analyzes how far the transfer system goes in addressing the fiscal imbalances and providing the necessary public funds for rural areas. It also assesses the role of earmarked transfers. Chapter 5 then looks at the public finance situation at the grassroots level, i.e., the financing of villages, townships, and counties, including how recent developments have impacted their situation and what remaining issues exist at these levels. Finally, Chapter 6 summarizes the findings of this study, proposes a strategy for policy reforms, and suggests ideas for its implementation.
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dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2007/11/8900489/china-improving-rural-public-finance-harmonious-society
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/7664
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.1596/7664
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/415935
dc.languageEnglish
dc.languageen_US
dc.publisherWashington, DC
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rightshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.rightsWorld Bank
dc.subjectACCESS TO SERVICES
dc.subjectACCESSIBILITY
dc.subjectACCOUNTABILITY
dc.subjectADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN
dc.subjectADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITIES
dc.subjectADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY
dc.subjectADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
dc.subjectAFFORDABILITY
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL BANK
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL SECTOR
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL TAX
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL TAXES
dc.subjectAPPROPRIATIONS
dc.subjectASSET SALES
dc.subjectAUDITING
dc.subjectAUTONOMY
dc.subjectBASIC EDUCATION
dc.subjectBENEFICIARIES
dc.subjectBIASES
dc.subjectBLOCK GRANTS
dc.subjectBONDS
dc.subjectBORROWING
dc.subjectBUDGET CONSTRAINTS
dc.subjectBUDGET REFORM
dc.subjectBUDGETARY EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectBUDGETARY REVENUES
dc.subjectBUDGETING
dc.subjectCAPITAL INVESTMENTS
dc.subjectCASH PAYMENTS
dc.subjectCENTRAL GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectCENTRAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING
dc.subjectCENTRAL TRANSFERS
dc.subjectCIVIL SERVICE
dc.subjectCIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
dc.subjectCOMPULSORY INVESTMENTS
dc.subjectCONTINGENT LIABILITIES
dc.subjectCREDIT COOPERATIVE
dc.subjectDEBT
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION
dc.subjectDELIVERY OF SERVICES
dc.subjectDEVELOPING COUNTRIES
dc.subjectDISPOSABLE INCOME
dc.subjectDIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
dc.subjectDOUBLE TAXATION
dc.subjectECONOMIC ACTIVITY
dc.subjectECONOMIC GROWTH
dc.subjectECONOMIC REFORMS
dc.subjectECONOMIC SUCCESS
dc.subjectEDUCATION LEVEL
dc.subjectEDUCATION PROGRAM
dc.subjectENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
dc.subjectEQUALIZATION
dc.subjectETHNIC MINORITIES
dc.subjectEVALUATION CRITERIA
dc.subjectEXPENDITURE ASSIGNMENTS
dc.subjectEXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITIES
dc.subjectEXPORTERS
dc.subjectFACILITY MAINTENANCE
dc.subjectFAMILIES
dc.subjectFARMER
dc.subjectFARMERS
dc.subjectFINANCE MINISTRY
dc.subjectFINANCES
dc.subjectFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectFINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES
dc.subjectFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectFINANCIAL MARKET
dc.subjectFINANCIAL MARKETS
dc.subjectFINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
dc.subjectFINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
dc.subjectFINANCIAL SECTOR
dc.subjectFINANCIAL SYSTEMS
dc.subjectFISCAL BURDEN
dc.subjectFISCAL CAPACITIES
dc.subjectFISCAL CAPACITY
dc.subjectFISCAL DEFICITS
dc.subjectFISCAL MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectFISCAL POLICY
dc.subjectFISCAL REFORM
dc.subjectFISCAL REFORMS
dc.subjectFISCAL RESOURCES
dc.subjectFISCAL SYSTEM
dc.subjectFISCAL TRANSFERS
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT FINANCING
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT SUBSIDY
dc.subjectGRANT DESIGN
dc.subjectHEALTH MINISTRY
dc.subjectHEALTH SERVICES
dc.subjectHOLDING
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLDS
dc.subjectHUMAN DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectHUMAN SERVICES
dc.subjectINCOME INEQUALITY
dc.subjectINCOME LEVEL
dc.subjectINCOME TAX
dc.subjectINCOME TAXES
dc.subjectINDEBTEDNESS
dc.subjectINEQUALITIES IN OPPORTUNITIES
dc.subjectINFORMATION SYSTEM
dc.subjectINFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
dc.subjectINSTITUTIONAL BARRIERS
dc.subjectINSTITUTIONAL REFORMS
dc.subjectINSTRUMENT
dc.subjectINTERGOVERNMENTAL FINANCE
dc.subjectINTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS
dc.subjectINTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectLAND ADMINISTRATION
dc.subjectLAND ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM
dc.subjectLAND MARKET
dc.subjectLAND REFORM
dc.subjectLAND USE
dc.subjectLEGAL RIGHTS
dc.subjectLEVIES
dc.subjectLEVY
dc.subjectLIVING STANDARD
dc.subjectLIVING STANDARDS
dc.subjectLOCAL DEBT
dc.subjectLOCAL FINANCE
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectLOCAL PUBLIC FINANCE
dc.subjectLOCAL REVENUE
dc.subjectLOCAL TAXES
dc.subjectLONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
dc.subjectLOSS OF REVENUE
dc.subjectMARKET REFORMS
dc.subjectMIGRATION
dc.subjectMINISTRY OF FINANCE
dc.subjectMUNICIPALITIES
dc.subjectNATURAL RESOURCES
dc.subjectNON-PERFORMING LOANS
dc.subjectNPL
dc.subjectOPERATING EXPENSES
dc.subjectORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
dc.subjectPENSIONS
dc.subjectPERSONAL INCOME
dc.subjectPERSONAL INCOME TAX
dc.subjectPERSONAL INCOME TAXES
dc.subjectPOLICE STATIONS
dc.subjectPOVERTY ALLEVIATION
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION
dc.subjectPREFECTURES
dc.subjectPRIVATE GOODS
dc.subjectPRIVATE SECTOR
dc.subjectPRODUCTIVITY
dc.subjectPROGRAMS
dc.subjectPROPERTY TAX
dc.subjectPROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectPUBLIC
dc.subjectPUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
dc.subjectPUBLIC EXPENDITURE
dc.subjectPUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectPUBLIC EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectPUBLIC FINANCE
dc.subjectPUBLIC FUNDS
dc.subjectPUBLIC GOODS
dc.subjectPUBLIC INVESTMENTS
dc.subjectPUBLIC SECTOR
dc.subjectPUBLIC SECTOR REFORM
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICE
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICES
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS
dc.subjectPUBLIC SPENDING
dc.subjectREGISTRATION SYSTEM
dc.subjectRETURN
dc.subjectRETURNS
dc.subjectREVENUE ASSIGNMENTS
dc.subjectREVENUE SHARING
dc.subjectREVENUE SOURCES
dc.subjectROADS
dc.subjectRURAL FINANCE
dc.subjectRURAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
dc.subjectRURAL FINANCIAL MARKETS
dc.subjectRURAL URBAN MIGRATION
dc.subjectSAVINGS
dc.subjectSCHOOL FACILITY
dc.subjectSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectSOCIAL SECURITY
dc.subjectSOCIAL WELFARE
dc.subjectSPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
dc.subjectSTATE BONDS
dc.subjectSTUDENT ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectSUB-NATIONAL FINANCE
dc.subjectSUBNATIONAL FINANCE
dc.subjectSUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectTAX
dc.subjectTAX ASSIGNMENTS
dc.subjectTAX LAWS
dc.subjectTAX OBLIGATIONS
dc.subjectTAX RATE
dc.subjectTAX RATES
dc.subjectTAX REVENUES
dc.subjectTAX SHARING
dc.subjectTAXATION
dc.subjectTERM CREDIT
dc.subjectTRANSPARENCY
dc.subjectTRANSPORT
dc.subjectUNFUNDED MANDATES
dc.subjectURBAN AREAS
dc.subjectURBAN INEQUALITIES
dc.subjectURBAN INEQUALITY
dc.subjectURBANIZATION
dc.subjectUSER CHARGES
dc.subjectVALUATION
dc.subjectVILLAGE
dc.subjectVILLAGES
dc.subjectWELFARE SUPPORT
dc.titleChina : Improving Rural Public Finance for the Harmonious Society

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