Expanding National-Level Participation Update on Brazil


Expanding National-Level Participation Update on Brazil

This report builds on the GIFT’s previous case study analysis on participation and transparency in Brazil. The purpose of this update is to draw attention to new innovations, ongoing research on the impact of these institutions as well as how citizens and how these new institutions are affected by the current political moment. This short report will cover six areas:

(1) Inter-Council Forum
(2) National Public Policy Conferences
(3) Participation Decree issued by President Dilma
(4) Office of the Comptroller
(5) Fragmentation amid a complex budget cycle
(6) Impact of Participatory Budgeting on Social Well-Being

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