{"product_id":"gains-from-public-financial-management-asian-development-bank-9789292774929","title":"Gains from Public Financial Management Reforms: A Case Study from West Bengal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis publication looks at how West Bengal in India addressed adverse fiscal situations by spearheading policy and institutional reforms in public financial management (PFM) with the support of ADB. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the key reforms was the development and implementation of an IT-based integrated financial management information system (IFMS), which was upgraded and expanded to integrate all PFM systems and processes across sectors and levels. These reforms improved the overall operational efficiencies and transparency of the Government of West Bengal and enhanced expenditure efficiency, debt management, and revenue administration. By enabling taxpayers and service seekers to settle their taxes and fees through an online system, the reforms improved public service delivery. These improvements yielded cost and time savings for both the government and citizens and contributed to long-term development outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Asian Development Bank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9292774921\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789292774929\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Asian Development Bank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d","brand":"Asian Development Bank","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49001058631935,"sku":"9789292774929","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gains-from-public-financial-management-asian-development-bank-9789292774929","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}