The rule of law, democratization of the budgetary process and good public finance management in Cameroon : contemporary trends

Joint Authors

Minang, Nchotu Veraline N.
Theophile, Nguimfack Voufo

Source

Revue Algérienne de Finances Publiques-The Algerian Journal of Public Finance

Issue

Vol. 11, Issue 1 (31 Dec. 2021), pp.15-36, 22 p.

Publisher

University of Abou Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen

Publication Date

2021-12-31

Country of Publication

Algeria

No. of Pages

22

Main Subjects

Law

Topics

Abstract EN

Within the context of an evolving public finance landscape in Cameroon, democracy and the rule of law appear to be the main levers of public finance governance.

Cameroon is thus aligned with an international phenomenon aimed at universalizing the practices and standards prescribed by international organizations.

At the impulse of technical and financial partners, Cameroon since 2007, engaged a reform process of its public finance management system.

This work explores how the democratic openness and the consolidation of the rule of law interact to enhance good governance of public finances in Cameroon.

The analysis reveals on the one hand that the rule of law is a key instrument for the progressive democratization of the budgetary process.

On the other hand, it can be noted that the democratic openness is a factor in consolidating the rule of public finance law in Cameroon.

This double trend guides the public authorities on the factors that condition effective public finance management in Cameroon in the years to come.

Abstract FRE

Au regard des mutations que traversent les finances publiques au Cameroun, la démocratie et l'État de droit apparaissent comme les principaux leviers de la gouvernance financière publique.

Le Cameroun s'aligne ainsi sur un phénomène international visant à universaliser les pratiques et standards prescrits par les organisations internationales.

Sous l'impulsion des partenaires techniques et financiers, le Cameroun a alors entamé depuis 2007 une réforme de la gestion de ses finances publiques.

Cette réflexion ambitionne d'établir comment l'ouverture démocratique et la consolidation de l'État de droit interagissent pour favoriser une bonne gouvernance des finances publiques au Cameroun.

D'une part, il ressort à l'analyse que l'État de droit est l'instrument clé d'une démocratisation progressive du processus budgétaire.

D'autre part, l'on peut noter que l'ouverture démocratique de la société est un facteur de consolidation de l'État de droit financier au Cameroun.

Cette double tendance oriente les pouvoirs publics sur les facteurs qui conditionnent une véritable gestion performante des finances publiques au Cameroun dans les années à venir.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Minang, Nchotu Veraline N.& Theophile, Nguimfack Voufo. 2021. The rule of law, democratization of the budgetary process and good public finance management in Cameroon : contemporary trends. Revue Algérienne de Finances Publiques-The Algerian Journal of Public Finance،Vol. 11, no. 1, pp.15-36.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1296846

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Minang, Nchotu Veraline N.& Theophile, Nguimfack Voufo. The rule of law, democratization of the budgetary process and good public finance management in Cameroon : contemporary trends. Revue Algérienne de Finances Publiques-The Algerian Journal of Public Finance Vol. 11, no. 1 (2021), pp.15-36.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1296846

American Medical Association (AMA)

Minang, Nchotu Veraline N.& Theophile, Nguimfack Voufo. The rule of law, democratization of the budgetary process and good public finance management in Cameroon : contemporary trends. Revue Algérienne de Finances Publiques-The Algerian Journal of Public Finance. 2021. Vol. 11, no. 1, pp.15-36.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1296846

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Text in English ; abstracts in French.

Record ID

BIM-1296846