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Global Open Budget Survey: Enhancing Budget Transparency and Oversight

The Open Budget Survey provides an independent comparative analysis of public access to budget information and the strength of oversight institutions in 94 countries. The survey measures key budget documents and reveals insights on transparency and oversight challenges. Key findings highlight poor budget transparency in many countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA regions, and recommendations aim to improve transparency through a global norm. Contact for more information.

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Global Open Budget Survey: Enhancing Budget Transparency and Oversight

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  1. What is the Open Budget Survey? • An independent , comparative analysis of: • Public access to budget information and opportunities to participate in the budget process, and • Strength of legislatures and auditors in budget oversight • Implemented by civil society researchers in 94 countries, reviewed by two peer reviewers and government • Open Budget Index measures 8 key budget documents through four phases of the budget process • Published biennially – next release October 2010 www.InternationalBudget.org

  2. OBI Overall findings www.InternationalBudget.org

  3. Key Finding # 1: Dismal State of Budget Transparency • Public Shut out of Budget Process in the Majority of 85 Countries - Only five countries provide extensive information - Forty-one countries provide minimal or no information • Low performing countries are often: • In Sub-Saharan Africa or MENA • Dependent on oil and gas revenues and/or aid • Closed political systems www.InternationalBudget.org

  4. Key Finding # 2: Lack of Transparency is Compounded by Weak Oversight Institutions • Legislatures are frequently undermined by: a) Insufficient legal powers b) Lack of time for thorough review • Supreme Audit Institutions have to contend with: a) Insufficient independence b) Insufficient funding www.InternationalBudget.org

  5. Key Finding #3: Some countries are improving (from a low base) www.InternationalBudget.org

  6. Recommendations • Short-term: Publish What You Produce • Medium-term: A global norm on budget transparency www.InternationalBudget.org

  7. Publish What You Produce www.InternationalBudget.org

  8. Norms on Budget Transparency • Rationale • Leverage for CSO oversight • Potential for powerful cross-sector coalition • Deepen and broaden int principles and practices • Timely given current economic crisis • Contents • Access to budget information • Access to budget decision-making • Access to redress • Location and process www.InternationalBudget.org

  9. Contact Information • 820 First Street, NESuite 510Washington, DC 20002 • Phone: +1-202-408-1080 • Fax: +1-202-408-8173 • Email: krafchik@cbpp.org or ramkumar@cbpp.org www.InternationalBudget.org

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