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Glossary

What is Own-Source Revenue (OSR)?

Revenue a subnational government collects itself, such as property rates, business permits, market and parking fees, as distinct from transfers from national government.

Why it matters

OSR gives local governments predictable, discretionary funding and strengthens accountability to local taxpayers.

We apply this in our Public Finance and Devolution Economics practice.

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