Performance-based budgeting seeks to link performance measures to resource allocations. Though such links are often weak, information on performance enhances policy debates. It also helps governments in other ways — particularly if used as part of a managing for results approach.

Thailand shows that efforts to ease central controls on budgets can complement efforts to strengthen the capabilities of government agencies.

Chile's recently reformed public procurement system shows how information technology can make government more efficient, transparent, and accountable - benefiting citizens, businesses, and public agencies.

More specific indicators of government performance, processes and institutions can contribute to better governance - with its attendant benefits for development.

As Uganda shows, well-designed surveys can give policymakers the information they need to reallocate funds and improve the delivery of services.

How can the Bank use public expenditure reviews to assist its clients in ensuring that the best use is made of a country’s resources? A public expenditure review (PER) analyzes public sector issues in general and the public budget in particular. This note looks at the role of PERs in advancing the development agenda in client countries examines experiences with these reviews and sets out an approach for improving them.