This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Vanuatu statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Vanuatuan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Vanuatu-specific metadata information.
| Proxy |
No |
|---|---|
| Definition |
The “Change in Annual Budget Going to Provinces, Municipalities Towards Operations/Programs (Devolution of Funding Authority)” indicator measures the year-over-year difference in the amount of budget allocated by the central government to provincial and municipal governments specifically for their operations and programs. This indicator reflects the extent to which fiscal authority and resources are being decentralized from the national level to local governments. |
| Concept |
This indicator tracks the process of fiscal decentralization, where financial resources and authority are increasingly transferred from the central government to lower levels of government, such as provinces and municipalities. Devolution of funding authority allows local governments to have greater control over their budgets, enabling them to tailor operations and programs to meet the specific needs of their communities. This can enhance the efficiency, responsiveness, and accountability of public service delivery at the local level. |
| Disaggregation |
Region |
| Rationale |
Monitoring the change in annual budget allocations to provinces and municipalities is crucial for assessing the progress of fiscal decentralization efforts. An increase in budget allocations to local governments suggests that there is greater devolution of financial authority, which can empower local governments to better address local priorities and improve service delivery. Conversely, a decrease or stagnation in budget allocations may indicate challenges in the decentralization process or central government reluctance to relinquish fiscal control. |
| Method of Computation |
To compute the “Change in Annual Budget Going to Provinces, Municipalities Towards Operations/Programs (Devolution of Funding Authority),” first collect data on the total budget allocated by the central government to provinces and municipalities in both the current and previous years. Then, subtract the previous year’s budget allocation from the current year’s allocation to determine the change. If needed, divide this change by the previous year’s budget allocation and multiply by 100 to express the change as a percentage. Formula: Change in Budget Allocation=Budget Allocation in Current Year – Budget Allocation in Previous Year Percentage Change in Budget Allocation (%) = (Change in Budget Allocation/Budget Allocation in Previous Year) * 100 |
| Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment |
12.7.1 |
| Unit of Measurement |
Vatu in millions |
| Frequency of Collection |
Annually |