Participatory Budgeting Concepts and Roles

The video explains participatory budgeting (PB), a process where community members have a direct say in how public funds are spent. It describes how neighborhood assemblies are held to gather ideas, which are then developed into proposals by budget delegates. These proposals are presented to the community for feedback before a voting process determines which projects receive funding. The video emphasizes the importance of community involvement and the potential for real change through PB.

What is the main goal of participatory budgeting?

• To reduce government spending

• To give residents a say in decision-making

• To eliminate community projects

• To increase taxes

Why did the speaker choose to attend the meeting?

• To protest against the government

• To learn about the allocation of funds

• To meet elected officials

• To volunteer for a community project

What was the purpose of the neighborhood assemblies?

• To encourage community participation

• To elect new officials

• To finalize project proposals

• To distribute funds

What was the role of budget delegates?

• To oversee the voting process

• To manage the funds

• To organize community events

• To develop project proposals

What activities did budget delegates engage in?

• Writing government policies

• Conducting site visits and meeting experts

• Organizing protests

• Collecting taxes

How were the final projects selected?

• By a panel of experts

• By the city council

• Through community voting

• Random selection

What was the outcome of the voting process?

• Only projects with the most votes were funded

• All projects were funded

• Projects were funded based on expert recommendations

• No projects were funded

What is celebrated about participatory budgeting?

• Its focus on government control

• Its reliance on maximum participation

• Its quick implementation

• Its ability to reduce taxes

What is the potential future change mentioned in the process?

• Centralizing decision-making

• Eliminating the process

• Increasing funding

• Decreasing the budget

Who can participate in the participatory budgeting process?

• Only community leaders

• Residents over 14 years of age

• Government employees

• Only elected officials