Guatemala Public Finance Review - June 2024 - Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment

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Guatemala Public Finance Review (June 2024) examines the macroeconomic context shaping fiscal outcomes and assesses key components of Guatemala’s public finances. It analyzes revenue dynamics through literature review, drivers of tax revenue, and benchmarking of tax policy, tax administration, and tax structure. It reviews public financial management, including performance-based budgeting and climate commitments in the budget, and outlines fiscal risk concepts, implications, country-specific risks, and recommendations for strengthening risk management.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages83

Reading Time3 h 29 min

AccessFree to download

Executive Summary

Introduction

Revenue

Overview

Literature Review

Drivers of Tax Revenue

Tax Revenue and Tax Policy Benchmarking

Tax Administration Benchmarking

Recommendations

Public Financial Management

Overview

Performance-Based Budgeting

Integrating Climate Commitments into the Budget

Fiscal Risks

What are Fiscal Risks?

Implications for Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Risks in Guatemala

Recommendations for Strengthening the Management of Fiscal Risks

References

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FAQs

What topics are covered in the Guatemala Public Finance Review (June 2024)?

The report covers revenue analysis, public financial management, and fiscal risks, including benchmarking and country-specific recommendations.

How does the report assess Guatemala’s tax revenue performance?

It reviews literature, identifies drivers of tax revenue, and applies benchmarking to both tax policy and tax administration.

What approach does the report discuss for public financial management and budgeting?

It addresses performance-based budgeting and the integration of climate commitments into the budgeting process.

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