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When to Fund State Repair
The article argues that investment in the budget to restore the state should go hand in hand with deficit control and revenue collection, rather than being limited to them. It should target institutional efficiency and productive capacity, internet access and education, as well as the development of tax and customs administrations and the digitization of transactions. The 2027 budget proposal is estimated at around $7 billion, up $1 billion from 2026, while revenues in the first nine months of 2026 rose by 20%. The article cites an estimate that digitizing government procurement could save $38 for every dollar invested. It concludes that spending must be tied to measurable outcomes and accountability, while oversight is strengthened and competent employees are treated fairly.
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