Citizen Participation in Government Budgeting Flourishes in Democracies

12/05/2017Citizen Participation in Government Budgeting Flourishes in DemocraciesThe idea arose from a South American socialist government in the late 20th century — allow citizens to participate in the governmental budgeting process. Now spread worldwide, participatory budgeting...Franklin & Marshall College offers students a hands-on education that emphasizes close relationships with faculty. Students flourish in a supportive community that treats them as an individual, and their successes continue long after F&M. The College is a national leader in launching students and alumni to opportunities where they make a difference in the community and the world.Peter Durantine McNulty and Hackman scholar Amy Largacha Cedeno, a junior economics and government major who is bilingual, were in Peru last summer observing participatory budgeting meetings.

McNulty and Hackman scholar Amy Largacha Cedeno, a junior economics and government major who is bilingual, were in Peru last summer observing participatory budgeting meetings.

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