Title: Participatory budgeting : understanding the new role of participatory institutions in contemporary politics : (the case of Brazil)

Authors: Avritzer, Leonardo

Place: Brussels

Publisher: European parliament. Socialist group

Year: 2009

PAGE: 209--223

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, budgeting, popular participation, decentralization in government, development strategies, brazil

Abstract: The main characteristics and expansion of participatory budgeting (PB) in Brazil are described. Reference is made to its expansion in Europe and Africa. A proposal for the implementation of participatory budgeting in different situations is outlined.

URL: http://www.socialdemocrats.eu/gpes/media3/documents/2841_EN_dilemmas_in_globalization_final_book.pdf#page=213

Document type: Portal