Abstract
Some countries have enjoyed the adoption of Participatory Budgeting (PB) with real impact. In
Brazil, Participatory Budgeting increases local revenues; in New York, there is a change in budget allocation
based on demand; whilst in the Czech Republic, Participatory Budgeting has succeeded in increasing the
number of general election participants. Participatory Budgeting has created opportunities for citizens to
be involved, educated and empowered. It helps increase transparency and has the potential to reduce
government inefficiency and corruption. However, participatory budgeting in Indonesia encounters
problems regarding the low participation rate amongst people with low incomes, making it only a formality.
This study was conducted in order to see how Indonesia may take lessons from the experiences of other
countries in the world that have implemented Participatory Budgeting. It can be concluded that the level of
public participation in the Participatory Budgeting process is a key factor in learning from the
implementation of Participatory Budgeting in countries across America, Europe, Asia and Africa. By
increasing the role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), we may find that community political
awareness and involvement in Participatory Budgeting are encouraged.
Brazil, Participatory Budgeting increases local revenues; in New York, there is a change in budget allocation
based on demand; whilst in the Czech Republic, Participatory Budgeting has succeeded in increasing the
number of general election participants. Participatory Budgeting has created opportunities for citizens to
be involved, educated and empowered. It helps increase transparency and has the potential to reduce
government inefficiency and corruption. However, participatory budgeting in Indonesia encounters
problems regarding the low participation rate amongst people with low incomes, making it only a formality.
This study was conducted in order to see how Indonesia may take lessons from the experiences of other
countries in the world that have implemented Participatory Budgeting. It can be concluded that the level of
public participation in the Participatory Budgeting process is a key factor in learning from the
implementation of Participatory Budgeting in countries across America, Europe, Asia and Africa. By
increasing the role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), we may find that community political
awareness and involvement in Participatory Budgeting are encouraged.
| Original language | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Journal | Jurnal Antikorupsi INTEGRITAS |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 25 Jun 2022 |
