Governments are increasingly using the digital space as the main avenue for disseminating fiscal information. New research from Fundar examines the websites and portals of 80 countries and proposes a framework through which to assess online disclosure of budget information.
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This case study follows Palestine’s Teacher Creativity Centre’s (TCC) efforts to mobilize students to conduct social audits of public services and demonstrates the challenges and benefits of involving students in strategies for social accountability.
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The Open Budget Survey’s assessment of budget transparency, participation, and formal oversight finds that 98 of the 102 countries surveyed lack adequate systems for ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and effectively.
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