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Participatory Budgeting in three Local Government units in Albania. Where are we?. Urban Research Institute . What did we do in the first phase:. To understand the aim of the Participatory Budgeting Project;
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Participatory Budgeting in three Local Government units in Albania Where are we? Urban Research Institute
What did we do in the first phase: • To understand the aim of the Participatory Budgeting Project; • To inform the key stakeholders of LG bodies and administration and heads of villages, community; • To ID community stakeholders and to ensure the vulnerable groups that are traditionally excluded can participate in the project;
What did we do in the first phase (cont) • To organize first and second meetings; • Caravan activity; • Council meetings; • Trainings, and • What else could we do that we did not?
Limitations that influenced the PB process • Time constraint; • Little engagement from council members; • Geographical locations; • Staff availability/capacity? Capacities at LG? Let’s discuss together.
Open discussion: • What benefits you can mention by PBP in your community? Speaking about results, which one do we identify as results? • What does it mean for you being an elected member of PB Council? • How has been the reaction of the community members regarding PBP process? • What difficulties you came across regarding participation in this processes? • What can we do to improve participation at PB process?