A child born in Nigeria today will be 36 percent as productive when she grows up as she could be if she had access to effective education and health services.
She would be expected to live for only 55 years, compared with an average of 70–75 years in other parts of the world. This child, and her peers, will shape Nigeria’s experience in the 21st century, but her future will also depend on the path that the country chooses now. What will it take for her to be able to realize her dreams in Nigeria, rather than abroad, and become a more productive member of society? This Public Finance Review aims to inform the public debate on Nigeria’s future by providing a thorough analysis of the fiscal reforms necessary to establish a robust growth model that provides broad-based economic opportunity.
Nigeria Public Finance Review
by
The World Bank Group
