The Impact of Fiscal Decentralization on Provision of Quality Education and Education Spending in Tanzania

Abstract

This article uses panel data from 94 LGAs in Tanzania mainland over the period 2005/06 to 2009/10, to examine the impact of Fiscal Decentralization on education spending and provision of quality education. Using local share of total fiscal expenditure as a proxy for fiscal decentralization, this article concludes that Fiscal Decentralization exerts significant impact on education spending and quality of education in Tanzania.

Keywords: Fiscal decentralization, education, government spending, Tanzania