Table of Contents

 

 

 

 


                      

Section 1.    Executive Summary

Section 2.    Introduction to the Guidance Document

Section 3.    The Scope and Purpose of the National Profile

3.1        The Ambition Represented by the National Profile 
3.2        Rationale for the Compilation of a National Profile
Box 1    The Benefits of the National Profile
3.3        Definition of Legal Infrastructure
3.4        Definition of Sound Financial Management

Section 4.    The Organisation and Preparation of the National Profile

4.1        Preparatory and Organisational Considerations
4.2        Practical Steps Towards Completing a National Profile
Box 2    Principal Duties of the National Co-ordinator
4.3        Potential Obstacles and Limiting Factors
4.4        A Step-by-Step Guide to the Compilation Process
Box 3    Key Stakeholders in the National Profile Project
Box 4    A Work Group Structure for Compiling the National Profile
4.5        Completing the National Profile
Box 5    Checklist for Completing the National Profile

Section 5.    The Structure and Content of the National Profile

5.1        Introductory Remarks 
Box 6    Suggested Structure for Data Presentation - Sources of Law 
Box 7    Suggested Structure for Data Presentation - Issues for Consideration 
5.2        Government Revenues 
5.3        Government Expenditures 
5.4        The Budget Process 
5.5        Debt Management 
5.6        The Regulatory Environment - Capital Markets & Financial Institutions 
5.7        Institutional Arrangements

Section 6.    Conclusion


               

Guidance Document: Assisting Countries in Preparing a National Profile to Assess the National Legal Infrastructure for Sound Financial Management
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