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The Rise of Citizen Oversight: How BudgIT is Empowering Citizens and Transforming Governance Across Africa

Empowering Citizens Through Accessible Budgetary Information 

At the heart of BudgIT's mission is the belief that informed citizens are powerful citizens. In 2024, this principle was implemented with a concerted effort to demystify complex national budgets across our country offices in Senegal, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

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The Rise of Citizen Oversight: How BudgIT is Empowering Citizens and Transforming Governance Across Africa

Empowering Citizens Through Accessible Budgetary Information 

At the heart of BudgIT's mission is the belief that informed citizens are powerful citizens. In 2024, this principle was implemented with a concerted effort to demystify complex national budgets across our country offices in Senegal, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

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US Federal Spending

Understanding U.S. Government Spending and Why It Matters Globally

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Have you ever wondered where your taxes go? Or why are other countries so concerned about how the United States spends its money?
US Federal Spending

Understanding U.S. Government Spending and Why It Matters Globally

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Have you ever wondered where your taxes go? Or why are other countries so concerned about how the United States spends its money?
Where does the Money go?

Where Does the U.S. Government Get Its Money?

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The U.S. federal budget is a complex system that reflects national priorities and impacts nearly every aspect of public life. A public budget is a financial plan that outlines how the government collects and spends money to address public needs and achieve policy goals in a specific period, typically a fiscal year.
Where does the Money go?

Where Does the U.S. Government Get Its Money?

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The U.S. federal budget is a complex system that reflects national priorities and impacts nearly every aspect of public life. A public budget is a financial plan that outlines how the government collects and spends money to address public needs and achieve policy goals in a specific period, typically a fiscal year.

The Rise of Citizen Oversight: How BudgIT is Empowering Citizens and Transforming Governance Across Africa

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Empowering Citizens Through Accessible Budgetary Information 

At the heart of BudgIT's mission is the belief that informed citizens are powerful citizens. In 2024, this principle was implemented with a concerted effort to demystify complex national budgets across our country offices in Senegal, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

The Rise of Citizen Oversight: How BudgIT is Empowering Citizens and Transforming Governance Across Africa

Updates

Empowering Citizens Through Accessible Budgetary Information 

At the heart of BudgIT's mission is the belief that informed citizens are powerful citizens. In 2024, this principle was implemented with a concerted effort to demystify complex national budgets across our country offices in Senegal, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.

The Shifting Landscape of the 2024 U.S Elections

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As we get closer to the 2024 U.S. elections, the political atmosphere is rife with debates and controversies. Key issues such as inflation, the post-pandemic economic recovery, healthcare accessibility, climate change, and social justice have taken center stage in political policies. The 2024 U.S. elections are currently heading towards being one o

The Shifting Landscape of the 2024 U.S Elections

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As we get closer to the 2024 U.S. elections, the political atmosphere is rife with debates and controversies. Key issues such as inflation, the post-pandemic economic recovery, healthcare accessibility, climate change, and social justice have taken center stage in political policies. The 2024 U.S. elections are currently heading towards being one o

Four Lessons from the World Bank Anticorruption for Development (AC4D) Global Forum: Restoring Trust

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What is the cost of corruption to you? An interviewer asked me this question at the Anticorruption for Development (AC4D) Global Forum held in Washington, DC, on June 26 and 27, 2023. In the past, World Leaders vaguely estimated that more than 5% of global GDP, or $2.6 trillion, is lost to corruption annually around the world. This is not untrue.

Four Lessons from the World Bank Anticorruption for Development (AC4D) Global Forum: Restoring Trust

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What is the cost of corruption to you? An interviewer asked me this question at the Anticorruption for Development (AC4D) Global Forum held in Washington, DC, on June 26 and 27, 2023. In the past, World Leaders vaguely estimated that more than 5% of global GDP, or $2.6 trillion, is lost to corruption annually around the world. This is not untrue.

Educating for Change: The Impact of Public Fiscal Education on Citizen Empowerment

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The current era is marked by a gradual shift where citizens are increasingly interested in governance, advocating for transparency in the budget process, and holding governments accountable. However, there is still pushback from the government concerning transparency and accountability in the budget process. This can be attributed to the lack of in

Educating for Change: The Impact of Public Fiscal Education on Citizen Empowerment

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The current era is marked by a gradual shift where citizens are increasingly interested in governance, advocating for transparency in the budget process, and holding governments accountable. However, there is still pushback from the government concerning transparency and accountability in the budget process. This can be attributed to the lack of in

A Quick Review of the Approved 2023 Chicago Budget

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The Chicago 2023 budget is designed to help the City recover from past economic setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, highlighted the City's priorities and shared that the 2023 budget will focus on making transformative investments to keep Chicagoans safe, revitalize local communities, and care for vulnerable groups.

A Quick Review of the Approved 2023 Chicago Budget

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The Chicago 2023 budget is designed to help the City recover from past economic setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, highlighted the City's priorities and shared that the 2023 budget will focus on making transformative investments to keep Chicagoans safe, revitalize local communities, and care for vulnerable groups.

Fostering Democracy Across the World: How BudgIT Empowered Citizens in 2023

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Imagine a world where every citizen, regardless of background, can understand how their government spends their taxes. A world where they have the tools and knowledge to demand accountability and advocate for better services. That is the world we are building at BudgIT, one empowered community at a time.

Fostering Democracy Across the World: How BudgIT Empowered Citizens in 2023

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Imagine a world where every citizen, regardless of background, can understand how their government spends their taxes. A world where they have the tools and knowledge to demand accountability and advocate for better services. That is the world we are building at BudgIT, one empowered community at a time.

The Power of Civic-Tech: How Innovation is Transforming Budget Reforms

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of governance and public administration, technology integration has become a driving force behind transformative changes.

The Power of Civic-Tech: How Innovation is Transforming Budget Reforms

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of governance and public administration, technology integration has become a driving force behind transformative changes.

Empowering Maryland’s Future Leaders Through Civic and Fiscal Education

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As we gear up for 2024, BudgIT is thrilled to unveil our ambitious plans for Maryland civic and fiscal education. Our Maryland Civic and Fiscal Education Program aims to equip middle or high school students with a profound understanding of civic and budgetary responsibilities, fostering an informed and proactive citizenry.

Empowering Maryland’s Future Leaders Through Civic and Fiscal Education

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As we gear up for 2024, BudgIT is thrilled to unveil our ambitious plans for Maryland civic and fiscal education. Our Maryland Civic and Fiscal Education Program aims to equip middle or high school students with a profound understanding of civic and budgetary responsibilities, fostering an informed and proactive citizenry.

Public Data Trend: Leveraging AI for a Brighter Future

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In recent years, a remarkable transformation has been unfolding across industries and sectors around the world. The growing accessibility of public data and the expanding potential of artificial intelligence (AI) are the two powerful forces combining to drive this transformation. Together, they are ushering in a new era of innovation and progress,

Public Data Trend: Leveraging AI for a Brighter Future

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In recent years, a remarkable transformation has been unfolding across industries and sectors around the world. The growing accessibility of public data and the expanding potential of artificial intelligence (AI) are the two powerful forces combining to drive this transformation. Together, they are ushering in a new era of innovation and progress,

BudgIT, Accountability Lab, and Other Civic Actors Attend the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Washington

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The International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) is the world's premier global forum for bringing together heads of state, civil society, the private sector, and others to address corruption's increasingly sophisticated challenges.

BudgIT, Accountability Lab, and Other Civic Actors Attend the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Washington

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The International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) is the world's premier global forum for bringing together heads of state, civil society, the private sector, and others to address corruption's increasingly sophisticated challenges.

BudgIT, CODE launch website to track COVID intervention funds in Africa

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BudgIT, a civic tech non-profit organisation, in partnership with Connected Development (CODE), has launched a website to track funds committed to the fight against COVID-19 in Africa.

BudgIT, CODE launch website to track COVID intervention funds in Africa

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BudgIT, a civic tech non-profit organisation, in partnership with Connected Development (CODE), has launched a website to track funds committed to the fight against COVID-19 in Africa.

Subnational Transparency in Nigeria: A Crawling Journey

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Nigeria, in a bid to curtail corruption, and promote accountability and transparency in its public sector, joined the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in 2016.

Subnational Transparency in Nigeria: A Crawling Journey

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Nigeria, in a bid to curtail corruption, and promote accountability and transparency in its public sector, joined the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in 2016.

Leveraging the Media for COVID-19 Fund Accountability

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Several articles and publications have tried to juxtapose the Media’s role in amplifying the need for effective resource management regarding COVID-19 with the current level of accountability in the Nigerian economy.

Leveraging the Media for COVID-19 Fund Accountability

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Several articles and publications have tried to juxtapose the Media’s role in amplifying the need for effective resource management regarding COVID-19 with the current level of accountability in the Nigerian economy.

Health Care Accountability Across Africa

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Discussing with the Director of the Open Gov Hub, Nada Zohdy, we touched on the broader issues affecting accountability in Africa; opaque procurement process, corruption, lack of transparency and accountability, Nepotism, frivolous items and duplicity of projects in proposed budgets.

Health Care Accountability Across Africa

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Discussing with the Director of the Open Gov Hub, Nada Zohdy, we touched on the broader issues affecting accountability in Africa; opaque procurement process, corruption, lack of transparency and accountability, Nepotism, frivolous items and duplicity of projects in proposed budgets.

Read how BudgIT is raising active citizens and expanding budget access across West Africa

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As we begin a new year, our focus remains on ensuring citizens know their country’s financial plan. BudgIT’s work across Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana support the people’s participation in governance, encouraging them to get involved and ask critical questions about projects in their communities.

Read how BudgIT is raising active citizens and expanding budget access across West Africa

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As we begin a new year, our focus remains on ensuring citizens know their country’s financial plan. BudgIT’s work across Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana support the people’s participation in governance, encouraging them to get involved and ask critical questions about projects in their communities.

BudgIT Opens US Office, Plans to Lead on Civic Technology and Coordinate Global Expansion

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BudgIT introduced its United States office in Washington, DC to a group of leaders, stakeholders, donor representatives and citizens. The event hosted people from across the development sector such as Transparency Accountability Initiative, Carnegie Endowment fund, Open Government Partnership, MacArthur Foundation, etc.

BudgIT Opens US Office, Plans to Lead on Civic Technology and Coordinate Global Expansion

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BudgIT introduced its United States office in Washington, DC to a group of leaders, stakeholders, donor representatives and citizens. The event hosted people from across the development sector such as Transparency Accountability Initiative, Carnegie Endowment fund, Open Government Partnership, MacArthur Foundation, etc.

BudgIT’s exponential growth—raising awareness and participation in government budgets among the people of Liberia, Ghana, and Sierra Leone

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It’s no secret that corruption thrives in opaque budget systems, which is why BudgIT continues to increase access to budgetary information for citizens to drive development and promote good governance in Africa. In 2022, we expanded our work to Senegal, conducting a feasibility study and reviewing how to navigate language barriers and other societa

BudgIT’s exponential growth—raising awareness and participation in government budgets among the people of Liberia, Ghana, and Sierra Leone

Updates
It’s no secret that corruption thrives in opaque budget systems, which is why BudgIT continues to increase access to budgetary information for citizens to drive development and promote good governance in Africa. In 2022, we expanded our work to Senegal, conducting a feasibility study and reviewing how to navigate language barriers and other societa