A comprehensive methodology for implementing participatory budgeting processes that ensure equitable community input in public spending decisions.
This framework has been successfully implemented in over 200 cities worldwide, enabling communities to directly allocate portions of municipal budgets through democratic processes. Based on the pioneering work in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and adapted for diverse cultural and political contexts.
Average 23% increase in civic engagement across 150+ implementations
95% of participants report improved understanding of municipal finances
87% of community-selected projects completed on time and within budget
91% of participants satisfied with process and would participate again
65% improvement in participation from underrepresented groups
150-page comprehensive guide with templates, checklists, and facilitation materials
Ready-to-use facilitation scripts, voting ballots, and evaluation forms
Module-by-module training curriculum covering all aspects of PB implementation
Detailed analysis of successful PB implementations worldwide
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Empirical companion to our Participatory Budgeting best practice — institutional design for empowered participation.
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150-page implementation guide with templates, checklists, and facilitation materials for municipal participatory budgeting.
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