Understanding South Africa’s Money Bills Amendment Act: A Blueprint for Fiscal Accountability

Rethinking the Politics of Fiscal Governance in Fragile States

Ed Laws and Deval Desai explore the evolving role of fiscal governance in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The post Rethinking the Politics of Fiscal Governance in Fragile States appeared first on PeaceRep.

How can Parliament be better? Pari researches and advises - Corruption Watch

The Public Affairs Research Institute's new policy brief, titled Oversight in Parliament: The Role of Committees, aims to identify ways in which Parliament’s committees can work more effectively in carrying out their executive oversight obligations. This oversight is crucial for ensuring that service delivery takes place as promised and where this does not happen, that government is answerable to the people it serves – so that all citizens can l…

Understanding South Africa’s Money Bills Amendment Act: A Blueprint for Fiscal Accountability

The Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act, No 9 of 2009, is a cornerstone of South Africa’s fiscal governance, giving Parliament the authority to amend money bills, including national budget proposals, revenue bills, and appropriation acts. Enacted to enhance legislative oversight and democratic participation, the Act ensures that the national budget reflects not only executive priorities but also the public interest. At its co…