Fiscal Decentralization in Egypt: Nature, Obstacles and Solutions

Authors

Mohamed Ibrahim El Shafei, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Finance, Faculty of Law, University of Sharjah, Professor of Economics and Public Finance, Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University.Follow

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyse the features and the evolution of the fiscal decentralization in Egypt so as to reveal its obstacles and to suggest some solutions for tackling these problems. This research is divided into two sections. The first section indicates the economic & fiscal framework and the determinants of the fiscal decentralization. The second section identifies a detailed vision about the evolution of the decentralized budget in Egypt during the years 2005-2009. We conclude the main problems of the fiscal decentralization and proposes certain solutions for them.

Recommended Citation

El Shafei, Mohamed Ibrahim (2013) "Fiscal Decentralization in Egypt: Nature, Obstacles and Solutions," UAEU Law Journal: Vol. 2013: No. 56, Article 7.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uaeu.ac.ae/sharia_and_law/vol2013/iss56/7