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Zdolność jednostek samorządu terytorialnego do absorpcji funduszy europejskich
The ability of local governments to absorb EU funds

Author(s): Dorota Wyszkowska
Subject(s): Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Public Finances
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: local government finance; EU funds; regional statistics

Summary/Abstract: Beginning in 2014, the new programming period for cohesion policy helps us to reflect on the evaluation of the ability of local governments to reach for the non-reimbursable funds of the European Union. A major problem is their low income self-reliance. In the period 2007–2011 increased current expenditures of local government as well as their debt. This requires careful deciding on new investments. This article aims to analyze the financial situation of local governments in 2007–2011 and determination which necessary financial arrangements should comply local governments in determining budgets for 2014–2020.

  • Issue Year: 58/2013
  • Issue No: 10
  • Page Range: 31-39
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish