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Hujo presents three overarching conclusions of the research. First, domestic resource mobilization (DRM) is a political process of contestation and bargaining, marked by power asymmetries, and shaped by historical legacies and the present economic and political context. Second, changes and reforms in resource mobilization policies impact relationships among state, civil society, donors and business actors. Third, upgrading both domestic revenue institutions and service delivery requires not only technical capacity building but also political consensus building. The chapters presented in the volume suggest four recommendations for policymakers: create inclusive resource bargains with links to social policy, diversify the financing mix in favour of sustainable instruments, support national bargains with global bargains and create an enabling environment for DRM through public policies.
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This gap is addressed in some of the more recent literature related to Finance for Development in the context of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. See for example UN (2019).
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Such as the Domestic Relations Bill or the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2014, although in the case of the latter the strongest contestation came from the international community and donor countries; see Kangave and Katusiimeh (2015).
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Hujo, K. (2020). The Politics of Domestic Resource Mobilization for Social Development: Conclusions. In: Hujo, K. (eds) The Politics of Domestic Resource Mobilization for Social Development. Social Policy in a Development Context. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37595-9_13
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