State of States report
Summary
Key Insights
In this year's report, we will review how far states have come, discuss “Sustainable Governance Reforms for a New Era” and explore the various strategies that states can
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Methodology
This research methodology analyses the performance of states using four indices: Index A, Index A1, Index B, and Index C. Index A measures states' dependence on federally distributed revenue, with higher-ranking states showing greater viability as independent entities. Index A1 assesses states' growth in internally generated revenue, indicating their progress in reducing reliance on federal transfers. Index B examines the availability of public revenue for capital expenditure after meeting financial obligations, highlighting the risk of under-implementing budgets for lower-ranking states.
Index C evaluates states' debt profiles and their capacity to borrow, suggesting the adoption of Public-Private Partnership models for lower-ranking states with constrained revenue. Index D focuses on states' prioritisation of capital expenditure, revealing the need for lower-ranking states to invest more in human capital development.