Budget transparency refers to the extent and ease with which citizens can access information about and provide feedback on government revenues, allocations, and expenditures.

Budget transparency leads to: – Less corruption– Efficient use of resources– More trust in government– Higher revenues

Budget TransparencyUsing Budgets to Empower Citizens

Transparency Feedback Loop

Transparency in Fund Flows – Entry Points

Budget Transparency Initiative Activities Cameroon

• Simplified budgets disseminated widely

• Radio programs on budget issues

• Budget Transparency Index for local councils

• Citizen Budgets for local councils

Nepal

• Simplified Budget Templates

• Budget literacy capacity building for parliamentarians and district level stakeholders

• Social audit gap analysis

• School governance assessment tool