OVERVIEW OF MODULES 2 AND 3: THE EX ANTE PHASE OF THE BUDGET CYCLE
Why is this topic important?
The subject of budget formulation and approval is critical and must be understood by CSOs who want to participate in the process. Here are some reasons why there is the need to understand this topic:
As a CSO, engaging in the formulation and approval stages is crucial for influencing key resource allocation decisions that shape government policy and its impact on society.
The formulation stage provides a key opportunity for stakeholders to influence budget priorities before the draft is finalized, making it an ideal time for CSOs to advocate for policies that address marginalized groups and ensure their voices are represented in the budgetary process.
The approval stage is a vital point for legislative oversight, ensuring the proposed budget aligns with public needs and funds are allocated transparently, making CSO advocacy for strong legislative scrutiny essential to uphold accountability and serve the public interest.
Apart from the above-mentioned importance, CSOs involvement in the budget formulation and approval process is key to promoting sustainable development and ensuring public resources support equity and resilience; CSOs can engage with parliament to highlight the needs and priorities of the communities and people they represent to help ensure they are reflected in the draft budget as part of parliamentary pre-budget consultations as is the case in Canada and New Zealand; and finally, the independent analysis of the draft budget by civil society organizations (CSOs) can help bridge this gap, providing the necessary support to ensure more thorough parliamentary oversight. Despite parliament’s formal responsibility in scrutinizing the appropriations and approving the EBP, parliamentary scrutiny is mostly weakened by a lack of staff and expertise in budget matters (IBP 2017: You can read more here ).
Now that you have learnt the importance of participating in the budget formulation and approval process, let’s look at the specific role parliament plays in this process in the next lesson.
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Très important, le rôle des parlementaires dans les phase d’élaboration et d’approbation du budget.
Very inspiring session. My understanding on budget formulation is gradually widening.
Informative
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Pourquoi ce sujet est-il important ?
Il est important dans la mesure où il permet de mètre en jeu le principe de la séparation du pouvoir tel que pensé par Montesquieu
L’exécutif incarné par le gouvernement doit soumettre et attendre l’autorisation des représentants des peuples qui doivent consentir les impôts et taxes ratifies les conventions des prêts auprès des partenaires
Qui doivent aussi contrôler les réalisations faites à partir des ressources mobilisées pour fournir des biens et services des qualités aux citoyens qui les ont élus
Very informative session.
An inspiring session
Civil society organizations (CSOs) play a pivotal part in ensuring that budget allocation decisions are made transparently, equitably, and in a manner that reflects the needs and priorities of the population.
Engaging in these stages allows us to advocate for marginalized communities, promote social justice, and ensure that public resources are used effectively and efficiently. It involves thorough analysis, advocacy, and sometimes even negotiations to ensure that the allocations align with societal needs and policy goals.
Introduction très utile
Une formation de qualité avec des informations pertinentes.
Très pertinent
very inspiring educative and my knowledge in budget analysis
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