Webinar & Report Release: Participatory Budgeting via National Law—What Works and What Doesn’t
/On December 14, researchers and practitioners will present our new report, “Participatory Budgeting via National Law: What Works and What Doesn’t,” at a webinar during the 2021 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit week. Register today and spread the word!
In the webinar, you’ll hear directly from the authors about the report’s key findings, including why governments adopt national PB laws, the four different types of laws, what we know about their impact, and best practices for increasing their impact.
Written by members of the Global PB Research Board, “Participatory Budgeting via National Law: What Works and What Doesn’t” describes the efforts of 11 countries to create a national legal framework for participatory budgeting (PB), along with key lessons from these experiences. It includes case studies, assessments of their strengths and areas for improvement, common challenges, and recommendations for advocates and practitioners considering this approach.
In this People Powered University event, the report’s lead authors, professors Stephanie McNulty and Won No, will explain their key findings. Shreya Basu, OGP’s deputy director and regional lead for the Asia-Pacific, will moderate the discussion. Additionally, practitioners from Scotland, South Korea, and Mexico will discuss their experience with national PB laws and their potential impact on fiscal transparency and open governance.
Speakers will share opportunities, challenges, and best practices that can help guide individuals, agencies, and organizations as they consider pursuing or supporting a national legal framework for PB.
Speakers
Stephanie McNulty, professor of government, Franklin and Marshall College (United States). Stephanie is a Latin Americanist with expertise in participatory governance, gender, decentralization, and development. Her research has focused on participatory institutions in Latin America, with an emphasis on national mandates.
Won No, assistant professor of finance and economics, Shanghai University (China). Won’s research interests include participatory budgeting, participatory governance, public management, and voluntary actions, particularly how public participation affects government decision-making.
Shreya Basu, deputy director and regional lead for the Asia-Pacific, Open Government Partnership (Singapore). Shreya leads delivery, oversight, and team management for the OGP Support Unit’s work in the Asia-Pacific and Eastern regions. She is responsible for improving the services offered by OGP to governments and civil society in member countries.
Byungwoo (Shine) Cho, assistant professor, Konkuk University (South Korea). Byungwoo is a public administration scholar who researches local government affairs. His research interests revolve around public budgeting and finance, urban management, and public participation.
Juan Pablo Guerrero, network director, Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (United States). Prior to his work at GIFT, Juan Pablo was a founding commissioner and subsequently secretary general of the Federal Institute for Access to Information & Data Protection in Mexico. He also managed the Mentoring Governments for Transparency Program at the International Budget Partnership.
Marianne Fabian, communications and outreach coordinator, Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (France). As a good governance advocate, Marianne has seven years of extensive experience in the promotion of open government and public financial management reforms. She led the co-creation and assessment of three OGP National Action Plans in the Philippines from 2015 to 2019.
Martin Johnstone, chair, PB Scotland Strategic Group (Scotland). Martin has more than 20 years of experience in PB and works with a range of charities and other organizations in Scotland.
Who is this webinar for?
National-level elected officials and civil servants working on participation and democracy in finance, community, economic development, and related departments.
National or regional advocates working on participation and democracy.
International NGOs and funders who support national-level public participation and democracy.
What will you get from this seminar?
Identify four types of legal frameworks used to institutionalize PB.
Review 11 case studies from countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe where national PB legislation has been passed.
Understand the factors that facilitate the passage and effective implementation of national PB legislation.
Recognize common challenges faced by advocates and practitioners working to pass and implement national PB legislation.
Apply the report’s recommendations when considering national legislation in your country.
Download a free copy of the report Participatory Budgeting via National Law.
Access People Powered’s free mentorship program for guidance on implementing a national PB legal framework.
When and how will it be offered?
December 14, 9-10 a.m. ET (New York time) Check your timezone!
Via Zoom, in English. We will provide simultaneous interpretation in Korean, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, as well as other languages upon request. Please share your language preference when you register.
Submit your questions!
Share your questions by December 7, and we’ll incorporate them into the planning of the webinar.
This event is organized in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency and Oficina as a partner session of the 2021 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit.
