Guide to Budget Work, October 2001 - Table of Contents, International Budget Partnership
This guide offers a systematic overview of the different aspects of applied budget work, with an emphasis on the activities and approaches a non-governmental organization might want to undertake in its initial years of such work. The guide is primarily intended for groups or individuals that have a new or relatively new interest in budget work, but it also may be of interest to those that have engaged in this work for some time and are interested in a review of the basic principles of this work, examples of useful resources, and best practices.
Table of Contents
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Part I.
Introduction to the Guide and to Applied Budget Work1. Overview 2. Applied Budget Work: Its Growth and Potential 2.1 What Is Applied Budget Work? 2.2 Why NGOs Are Gravitating Towards Budget Work 2.3 The International Context 2.4 Applied Budget Work and Its Potential Contributions 2.5 The International Budget Partnership 3. Examples of Applied Budget Groups 3.1 The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, United States 3.2 The Budget Information Service of Idasa, South Africa 3.3 Center for Budget Analysis and Policy Priorities, DISHA, India 3.4 A Variety of Experiences Are Emerging Part II. First Principles 4. Budget Basics 4.1 Stages of the Budget Cycle and Opportunities for NGO Involvement 4.2 Common Problems with Budgeting 4.3 Elements of a Sound Budget System 5. Engaging in Applied Budget Work 5.1 Accurate, Accessible, and Timely Products 5.2 The Importance of Fully-Engaged and Ongoing Budget Work 5.3 Media and Dissemination Issues 5.4 Working with Policymakers 5.5 Selecting Initial Projects Part III. Types of Applied Budget Work 6. Advancing Budget Literacy 6.1 Budget Guides 6.2 Budget Training Sessions 7. Assessing the Budget Process and Budget Systems 7.1 Budget Process and System Studies 7.2 Transparency and Participation Reports 7.3 Participatory Budgeting 8. Analyzing Budget Policies 8.1 Analysis of Executive Budget Proposals 8.2 Sector Analysis 8.3 Analysis of Effects on Different Population Groups 8.4 Budgets and Economic and Social Rights 8.5 General Economic Analysis 8.6 Revenue Analysis Part IV. For Further Information 9. IBP Resources 9.1 The IBP and CBPP Websites 9.2 Publications 9.3 Training and Technical Assistance 9.4 Conferences and Regional Meetings 9.5 The Africa Budget Project 10. Other Resources 10.1 Where to Find Information on Budget Issues in a Country 10.2 Country Reports by International Institutions 10.3 International Websites and Training Courses 10.4 Selected Readings Part V. Appendices Appendix I The Evolution of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Lessons Learned Appendix II The Story of Budget Work at DISHA in India Appendix III Glossary of Key Budget Terms Appendix IV Budget Training for Journalists: A Two Day Workshop in Zambia Appendix V Case Study of an Analysis of the Executive's Budget: Budget Information Service, Idasa, South Africa Appendix VI IBP Website Map
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