Porto Alegre Participatory Budget

The Porto Alegre Participatory Budget is a process where residents directly decide how a portion of the city's public funds are spent. Citizens propose, discuss, and vote on projects such as infrastructure, schools, or healthcare improvements. This process promotes transparency, civic engagement, and prioritizes community needs, allowing residents to have a tangible influence on local development. It aims to make the budgeting process more democratic, inclusive, and responsive to citizens' concerns, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and trust between the government and the community.