Budget transparency refers to the extent and ease with which citizens can access information about and provide feedback on government revenues, allocations, and expenditures. Budget transparency leads to: – Less corruption – Efficient use of resources – More trust in government Budget Transparency Using Budgets to Empower Citizens
Budget Transparency Using Budgets to Empower Citizens
Jan 02, 2016
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Budget transparency refers to the extent and ease with which citizens can access information about and provide feedback on government revenues, allocations, and expenditures.
Budget transparency leads to: – Less corruption– Efficient use of resources– More trust in government– Higher revenues
Budget TransparencyUsing Budgets to Empower Citizens
Transparency Feedback Loop
Transparency in Fund Flows – Entry Points
Budget Transparency Initiative Activities Cameroon
• Simplified budgets disseminated widely
• Radio programs on budget issues
• Budget Transparency Index for local councils
• Citizen Budgets for local councils
Nepal
• Simplified Budget Templates
• Budget literacy capacity building for parliamentarians and district level stakeholders
• Social audit gap analysis
• School governance assessment tool
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