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Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive study, 12 experts describe and analyse the military budgetary processes and degree of oversight and control in eight African countries-Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa-spanning the continent''s sub-regions. Each country study addresses a wide range of questions, such as the roles of the finance and defence ministries, budget offices, audit departments and external actors in the military budgetary processes; the extent of compliance with standard public expenditure management procedures; and how well official military expenditure figures reflect the true economic resources devoted to military activities in these countries.The framework for the country studies is provided by a detailed model for good practice in budgeting for the military sector. The individual studies are tied together by a synthesis chapter, which provides a comparative analysis of the studies, classifies the eight countries according to their adhere
Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. A model for good practice in budgeting for the military sector ; 3. Ethiopia ; 4. Ghana ; 5. Kenya ; 6. Mali ; 7. Mozambique ; 8. Nigeria ; 9. Sierra Leone ; 10. South Africa ; 11. A synthesis of the country studies ; 12. Recommendations
