This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Vanuatu statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Vanuatuan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Vanuatu-specific metadata information.
| Definition |
The indicator “Government Budget Allocation by Ministry” tracks the amount of public funds allocated to each Ministry in the original government budget for a given year. It reflects the government’s planned spending priorities across sectors. |
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| Concept |
This indicator reflects the concept of public resource allocation as a tool for implementing national priorities and ensuring fiscal transparency. It captures how governments plan to distribute funds across sectors, aligning with principles of efficiency, accountability, and equity. Budget allocations signal political intent and are essential for understanding how policies are resourced and operationalized. |
| Rationale |
Monitoring government budget allocation by ministry is essential for assessing how public resources are distributed across policy areas. It provides insight into government priorities and commitments, such as education, health, and infrastructure. It can be used for tracking policy alignment with development goals and for fiscal accountability and transparency. Interpreting shifts over time can reveal changes in focus or responses to macroeconomic conditions and sectoral needs. |
| Method of Computation |
Aggregate the budget values from the dataset for each ministry under the “Original Budget” series for the specified year. If needed, this can be disaggregated further by department or used to compute relative shares of the total budget. Formula: Budget Allocation for Ministry (M, year Y) = ∑ Budget Value (Original Budget) for Ministry M in year Y |
| Unit of Measurement |
Millions of Vatu |
| Frequency of Collection |
Annually |