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Fostering Public Participation in Budget-making: Case Studies from Indonesia, Marshall Islands and Pakistan

Raza Ahmad and Erin Thébault Weiser

Improving the responsiveness, accountability, and transparency of governance is now accepted as vital to the achievement of improved standards of living and opportunities in developing countries. The heightened attention in recent years to good governance has logically led to a greater focus on the way in which budgets are formulated, implemented, and monitored. This publication is intended as a reference for local governments, civil society groups, and nongovernment organizations seeking to apply consultative budgeting methods.

 

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