1 “...Recent crises and national consolidation packages affected sub-national finances. In many OECD...”

2 “...The paper explores interrelations between the fiscal situation of sub-national and central...”

3 “...Sub-national governments are key players for public investment, as they are responsible on average...”

4 “...Sub-national governments (SNGs) are key players for public investment in OECD countries...”

5 “..., sub-central levels of government are a key player in the implementation of national strategies...”

6 “..., well-structured and transparent process to budget formulation from national to provincial governments...”

7 “... in the National Budget Unit and the Macroeconomic Assessment Unit (both located in the Ministry of Economy...”