Podcast: Participatory budgeting and a more democratic public economy

Norwegian podcast discussing participatory budgeting (PB) as a democratic tool for citizens to influence municipal budgets.

The podcast features experts like Einar Braathen and Yves Sintomer, exploring how this practice evolved globally, and particularly in Europe. The episode highlights examples from cities such as Grenoble, France and Bergen, Norway, addressing the potential and challenges of implementing PB, with a focus on its benefits and the need for broader citizen involvement in local economic decisions.

Source: Alternativ økonomi
Author information: Kjerstin and Reidun Gjengedal
Language: Norwegian

Year of publication: 2021