Participatory Budgeting via national law

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 PB, along with key lessons from these experiences. The report includes case studies, assessments of their strengths and areas for improvement, common challenges, and recommendations for advocates and practitioners considering this approach.

The report is available in English, French, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Year of publication: 2021